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R247 GGJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,682 mi
Last recorded151,682 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 GGJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 151,682 miles

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

Nearside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated

inner sills slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2024 143,661 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2023 141,928 miles

Nearside Rear sill slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2022 142,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill slightly damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 142,347 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill slightly damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 140,077 miles

Coil spring worn both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2020 137,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2020 137,730 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2019 133,717 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 131,094 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 131,094 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 127,801 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 127,801 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 123,981 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 121,429 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 121,429 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 111,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 111,017 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front slight play in rack arms

Pass 9 Jun 2010 108,691 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 104,844 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,715 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 94,037 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 86,835 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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R247 GGJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R247 GGJ, 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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R247 GGJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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