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R218 TLO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,242 mi
Last recorded184,242 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 TLO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 184,242 miles

front brakes worn

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2019 184,242 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front brakes worn

under body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 178,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brakes worn

Fail 25 Sep 2018 178,064 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brakes worn

Pass 20 Sep 2017 173,499 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 173,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 168,248 miles

brake pipes corroded

front lower cross member corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 162,192 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 162,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 157,114 miles

brake pipes corroded

exha\ust in poor condition and blowing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 149,559 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 13 Sep 2013 149,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2012 143,733 miles

slight blow on middle exhaust

Fail 25 Sep 2012 143,733 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight blow on middle exhaust

Pass 23 Sep 2011 138,746 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 138,716 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 132,388 miles

headlamp patterns slightly diffused - advise trying new bulbs

pinhole in n/s cv boot , o/s front tyre bald on inner edge , nail/puncture in n/s rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2010 132,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlamp patterns slightly diffused - advise trying new bulbs

pinhole in n/s cv boot , o/s front tyre bald on inner edge , nail/puncture in n/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2009 124,956 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 124,956 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

puncture in n/s front tyre , slight leak on n/s cv gaitor , exhaust back box out of rubber mount , eye level stoplamp inop

Pass 13 Aug 2008 114,948 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 106,168 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 106,168 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 97,630 miles

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 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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