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R31 GMV

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,553 mi
Last recorded173,553 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 GMV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 173,553 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 165,086 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 165,085 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 143,133 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 143,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 120,996 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 92,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Noise from engine

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

Rear wiper poor

Sump starting to corrode

nail in tyre

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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R31 GMV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R31 GMV, 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 R31 GMV registered?

R31 GMV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R31 GMV safe to buy?

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