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R403 EDM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,926 mi
Last recorded112,926 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 EDM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 112,926 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 112,926 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust Raer Silencer Box corroded

N/S front tyre worn on inside edge

O/S front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2009 103,905 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 103,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 98,874 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 91,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 80,962 miles

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

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

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

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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R403 EDM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R403 EDM, 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 R403 EDM registered?

R403 EDM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R403 EDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 EDM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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