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R422 HKO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,810 mi
Last recorded106,810 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 HKO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,810 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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)

both front tyre adversely worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Feb 2015 90,768 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,430 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 81,900 miles

Spare tyre defective

exhaust system rusty

nearside front wiper split

Fail 22 Mar 2013 81,900 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust system rusty

nearside front wiper split

Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,296 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 76,594 miles

Both front brakes are binding a little

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls deteriorating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Handbrake lever has quite a lot of travel

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

Quite a heavy clonk in steering rack but not excess play

Quite a heavy oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,452 miles

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

Handbrake lever has some free play

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

Quite a lot of engine oil leaks

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 74,452 miles

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

Handbrake lever has some free play

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

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

Quite a lot of engine oil leaks

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,791 miles

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

Passenger side front wiper blade split at end

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Apr 2007 68,294 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 64,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,676 miles

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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R422 HKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R422 HKO, 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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R422 HKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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