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R43 ECD

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,982 mi
Last recorded95,982 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 ECD
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,982 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside front tyre thin

Pass 27 Sep 2007 92,507 miles

some suspension bushes perished

Pass 25 Oct 2006 88,913 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 88,848 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 84,743 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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R43 ECD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R43 ECD, 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 R43 ECD registered?

R43 ECD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R43 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 ECD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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