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R305 FFG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,522 mi
Last recorded112,522 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,965 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 109,965 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 106,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front outer c.v gaiter heavily cracking.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 102,989 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 101,216 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 100,215 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,450 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 98,560 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 97,039 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,120 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,150 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 88,280 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 81,684 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 75,894 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 75,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 69,903 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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R305 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R305 FFG, 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 R305 FFG registered?

R305 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R305 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 FFG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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