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R420 BNG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,595 mi
Last recorded78,595 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 BNG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp missing

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

Oil leak ()

front bumper not secure

Fail 28 Sep 2016 78,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp missing

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

Oil leak ()

front bumper not secure

Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,821 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 70,628 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,548 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,089 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,442 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,515 miles

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

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

Spare wheel not present

Fail 27 Oct 2008 58,515 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Spare wheel not present.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 54,633 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 49,649 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 44,627 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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R420 BNG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R420 BNG, 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 R420 BNG registered?

R420 BNG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R420 BNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 BNG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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