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R419 ADU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,514 mi
Last recorded160,514 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 ADU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 160,514 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 150,341 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 150,341 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 139,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread close to outer edge

rear most seats not installed at time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2010 139,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread close to outer edge

rear most seats not installed at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2009 130,727 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F outboard CV boots cracked

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Steering shaft gater split

Pass 3 Nov 2008 120,719 miles

oil leakage from engine

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs deteriorating on outer part of inner faces

fuel smell tank area (no leak visable)

rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Fail 3 Nov 2008 120,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs deteriorating on outer part of inner faces

fuel smell tank area (no leak visable)

oil leakage from engine

rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2007 112,482 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 104,137 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 94,393 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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R419 ADU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R419 ADU, 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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R419 ADU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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