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R297 KWR

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,673 mi
Last recorded142,673 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 KWR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 142,673 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 142,673 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 139,914 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 134,938 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroding

nearside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2008 126,689 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 114,909 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 104,403 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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R297 KWR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R297 KWR, 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 R297 KWR registered?

R297 KWR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R297 KWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 KWR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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