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R254 FBM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,618 mi
Last recorded94,618 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 FBM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2015 94,618 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,909 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,290 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,384 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 88,350 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 86,706 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 86,705 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 85,827 miles

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 83,642 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 80,753 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 77,605 miles

Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 77,605 miles

Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 74,244 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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R254 FBM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R254 FBM, 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 R254 FBM registered?

R254 FBM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R254 FBM safe to buy?

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