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R314 FFG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,141 mi
Last recorded167,141 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 167,141 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 167,141 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 161,075 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 157,331 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 157,330 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven increasing braking force slowly (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 152,020 miles

Offside Front service brake recorded 323 kgf,it requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 152,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front service brake recorded 323 kgf,it requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 146,363 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 146,363 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 142,552 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 137,232 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 137,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 132,253 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 124,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 117,876 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 113,898 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 109,021 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 102,096 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 101,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2006

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006
Pass 8 Sep 2005 82,030 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R314 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R314 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 R314 FFG registered?

R314 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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