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R425 DVT

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,209 mi
Last recorded172,209 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 DVT
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 172,209 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 158,352 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Nov 2010 148,058 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 148,058 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 134,966 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 134,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 131,686 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 126,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front mirror cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jun 2008 126,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front mirror cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2007 117,887 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 117,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front number plate cracked

heavy scuffing & cracking to nearside rear tyre

passenger door mirror damaged

rear wiper blade split

small cut nearside front tyre inner wall

Fail 16 Jun 2006 105,364 miles

Advise,o\s\f mirror cracked,cracking to n\s\r tyre,front no plate broken.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 105,364 miles

Advise,o\s\f mirror cracked,cracking to n\s\r tyre,front no plate broken.

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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R425 DVT is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R425 DVT, 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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R425 DVT is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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