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R290 NYG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,866 mi
Last recorded81,866 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 NYG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 81,866 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 81,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,553 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 80,551 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 76,470 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 66,509 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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R290 NYG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R290 NYG, 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 R290 NYG registered?

R290 NYG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R290 NYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 NYG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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