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R23 UGM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

155,442 mi
Last recorded155,442 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 UGM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 155,442 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 155,339 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)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 155,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.10 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.58 (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm spring missing (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyre valves perished

oil leak

rear wiper blade unservicable

Pass 4 May 2017 148,744 miles

All 4 tyre valves perished

Corrosion to offside front and both rear inner sills

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2017 148,620 miles

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

All 4 tyre valves perished

Corrosion to offside front and both rear inner sills

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2016 141,700 miles

number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2016 141,700 miles

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

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

number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2015 134,436 miles

screen chipped

Fail 18 May 2015 134,436 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front/rear tyres - different sizes

screen chipped

Pass 26 Apr 2014 128,392 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre upper brake light not working

drive shift light not working on dash

front axle tyre size different to rears

osf bumper scuff

rear ns and os axle big bushes starting to split

rear tyres starting to perish

small engine oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 122,598 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

PAS fluid slightly low

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre upper brake light not working

small cuts to nsf tyre outer side wall

small stone cuts in rear tyres

wipers slightly smear

Fail 2 May 2013 122,598 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

small stone cuts in rear tyres

wipers slightly smear

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

PAS fluid slightly low

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre upper brake light not working

small cuts to nsf tyre outer side wall

Pass 23 Apr 2012 115,320 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 115,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery was loose

front bumper is slightly loose

o/s/f headlamp has a small hole in it and is letting damp in

rear window brake light not working

slight play in o/s inner rack ball

Pass 14 May 2011 108,100 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 108,096 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)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 100,474 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 92,356 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 92,297 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)

Pass 12 May 2008 84,673 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 76,058 miles

noise from engine cambelt area

Fail 2 May 2007 76,057 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise from engine cambelt area

Pass 20 Apr 2006 67,915 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R23 UGM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R23 UGM, 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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R23 UGM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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