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R218 BBW

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,737 mi
Last recorded138,737 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 BBW
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 138,737 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 132,537 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 128,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 128,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 124,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 124,142 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 122,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wheel trims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 22 Aug 2014 122,792 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wheel trims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2011 121,039 miles

both ar seats missing

Fail 1 Dec 2010 113,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 113,274 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 105,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 105,915 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 96,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 96,113 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 84,802 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 84,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 75,527 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 75,527 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 67,784 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

fit spare tyre to n/s/r due to cut on sidewall

Pass 18 Jan 2006 67,784 miles

fit spare tyre to n/s/r due to cut on sidewall

How Reliable is the Toyota Picnic?

Based on 118,752 MOT tests across 9,732 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,781
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,720
position lamp(s) not working 4,298
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,030
Registration plate lamp not working 3,885
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,164
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R218 BBW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 113,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Picnic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R218 BBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Picnic typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R218 BBW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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