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R373 FCD

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,672 mi
Last recorded150,672 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 FCD
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 150,672 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 141,772 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 137,265 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 137,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 130,729 miles

blow on exhaust front joint

corrosion on floors to sills

corrosion on main brake pipes

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal

Pass 14 Apr 2011 128,609 miles

both sides front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

both sides rear radius arm bushes deteriorating

drivers door check broken

nail in n/s rear tyre

oily around sump

rust in rear chassis area

Pass 1 Apr 2010 123,447 miles

o/s front wiper blade torn

rear coil springs rusty

signs of corrosion to n/s centre brake pipe at rear

slight oil leak at rear of engine

spare tyre soft

Pass 2 Apr 2009 118,028 miles

both sides fron suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating slightly

exhaust deteriorating at rear

front disc back plates deteriorating

n/s front tyre worn to 2.5mm and may soon require attention

oily at rear of engine

Pass 8 Apr 2008 113,158 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 113,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorating at rear

o/s wiper blade torn

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Apr 2007 107,068 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 101,588 miles

n/.s and o/s c/v gaiters deteriorated

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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R373 FCD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R373 FCD, 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 R373 FCD registered?

R373 FCD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R373 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R373 FCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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