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R24 GWU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,876 mi
Last recorded134,876 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 GWU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 134,876 miles

nsf tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2012 134,874 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

nsf tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 128,584 miles

rear springs corroded

rear tyres different size to front tyres

Fail 9 May 2011 128,583 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

rear springs corroded

rear tyres different size to front tyres

spare tyre - wrong size

Pass 26 May 2010 122,934 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 122,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 May 2009 115,122 miles

21% imbalance on front brakes

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

emergency fuel cap fitted

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre low

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust leaking

Pass 21 May 2009 115,122 miles

21% imbalance on front brakes

emergency fuel cap fitted

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre low

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust leaking

Pass 30 May 2008 108,063 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 108,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to seat missing

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 15 May 2007 100,590 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 100,589 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 92,504 miles

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

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

front no plate dameged

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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R24 GWU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R24 GWU, 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 R24 GWU registered?

R24 GWU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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