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R286 NVJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,120 mi
Last recorded160,120 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 NVJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2008 160,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 160,120 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 146,121 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 131,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 131,299 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 120,092 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 113,163 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 94,422 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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R286 NVJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R286 NVJ, 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 R286 NVJ registered?

R286 NVJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R286 NVJ safe to buy?

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