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R278 YKO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,371 mi
Last recorded91,371 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 YKO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 91,371 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2021 85,281 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,712 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,548 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 76,548 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,298 miles

both front constant velocity gaiters are starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,156 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,111 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,531 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,059 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,915 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,204 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to all coil springs not excessive

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills not excessive

Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,124 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,351 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 52,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,595 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 49,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,978 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)

both rear tyres cracked

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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R278 YKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R278 YKO, 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 R278 YKO registered?

R278 YKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R278 YKO safe to buy?

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