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R230 MNU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,836 mi
Last recorded210,836 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 MNU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 210,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Dec 2009 199,677 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 190,017 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2008 189,963 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2007 180,594 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 180,594 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 170,865 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 170,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 153,738 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 155,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R230 MNU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R230 MNU, 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 R230 MNU registered?

R230 MNU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 November 1997.

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