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R438 XHK

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,370 mi
Last recorded108,370 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 XHK
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 108,370 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 107,904 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,455 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,122 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,727 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,432 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,315 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 50,315 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 149,099 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 143,406 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 133,127 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 133,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 130,177 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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R438 XHK 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 84.6%.

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 R438 XHK, 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 R438 XHK registered?

R438 XHK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R438 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 XHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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