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R391 FFG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

144,943 mi
Last recorded144,943 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 144,943 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 140,615 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box drive shaft o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake hoses slightly perrished

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 136,331 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 133,506 miles

Offside Front inner edge worn

Pass 14 Jul 2015 128,799 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 120,084 miles

n/s/f tyre edges worn

Fail 29 Jul 2014 125,077 miles

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

n/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 9 Jul 2013 120,570 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 115,373 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 10,925 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 103,764 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 98,604 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,343 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 88,216 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 81,436 miles

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

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

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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R391 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R391 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 R391 FFG registered?

R391 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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