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R219 UMO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

133,420 mi
Last recorded133,420 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 UMO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 133,420 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 132,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 132,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 131,691 miles
Pass 28 May 2023 129,812 miles
Fail 28 May 2023 129,812 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 128,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 128,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 127,524 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Boot mounted seats not present for test

Fail 22 May 2021 127,529 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Boot mounted seats not present for test

Pass 14 Jun 2020 126,153 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2020 126,153 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 126,129 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 125,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 124,246 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 122,541 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2013 122,541 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2012 122,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box slightly corroded (not excessive)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 122,220 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 122,220 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 101,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 101,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 93,623 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 86,555 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 86,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 130,059 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 130,046 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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R219 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R219 UMO, 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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R219 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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