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R401 RSS

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,319 mi
Last recorded151,319 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 RSS
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 151,319 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 144,406 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 144,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 135,975 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 135,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 127,441 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 117,743 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 117,743 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2006 102,057 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 102,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise o/s/f tyre on 2mm. †advise rear box corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 84,495 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 84,393 miles

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

advise exhaust corroded. †advise rear subframe bushes split and slight †perished.

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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R401 RSS is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R401 RSS, 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 R401 RSS registered?

R401 RSS is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R401 RSS safe to buy?

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