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R390 FSG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 FSG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012
Fail 28 Jul 2012

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 94,514 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,078 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,083 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 78,630 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 73,982 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 68,980 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 63,266 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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R390 FSG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R390 FSG, 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 R390 FSG registered?

R390 FSG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 6 September 1997.

Is R390 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R390 FSG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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