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R250 JGC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,726 mi
Last recorded151,726 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 JGC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 151,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 149,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 149,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 145,273 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 140,485 miles

oil leak.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 132,479 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 122,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 114,154 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 107,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2011 99,801 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 91,713 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 86,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,533 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 77,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 69,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 58,368 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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R250 JGC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R250 JGC, 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 R250 JGC registered?

R250 JGC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is R250 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 JGC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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