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R245 DEU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,931 mi
Last recorded145,931 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 DEU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 145,931 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 140,562 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 140,552 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 133,769 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 133,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 126,570 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 116,774 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 109,365 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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R245 DEU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R245 DEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R245 DEU?

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What year was R245 DEU registered?

R245 DEU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R245 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 DEU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R245 DEU have outstanding finance?

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