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R329 FFG

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,605 mi
Last recorded121,605 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 121,605 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 121,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 117,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 87,577 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 100,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 96,391 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 96,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 92,334 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 85,370 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 78,459 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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R329 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R329 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 R329 FFG registered?

R329 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R329 FFG safe to buy?

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