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R388 TKY

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,308 mi
Last recorded176,308 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 TKY
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 176,308 miles

Oil leak

wear on both front brake discs,engine timing belt replacement

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 168,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear, rear seats missing, nearside rear seat missing

front number plate

Pass 29 Dec 2008 165,455 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

tracking wear to front tyres

Fail 29 Dec 2008 165,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

tracking wear to front tyres

Fail 16 Jan 2008 160,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 160,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 123,994 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 123,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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R388 TKY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R388 TKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R388 TKY registered?

R388 TKY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R388 TKY safe to buy?

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