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R228 AKO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,590 mi
Last recorded137,590 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 AKO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 137,590 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 137,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 129,005 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 128,983 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 123,875 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 123,867 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 118,303 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 111,802 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 106,436 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 106,436 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 104,764 miles

coolant pipe leak under vehicle

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2007 91,500 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 80,361 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 80,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 70,812 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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R228 AKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R228 AKO, 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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What year was R228 AKO registered?

R228 AKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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