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R44 HMP

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,559 mi
Last recorded166,559 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 HMP
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 166,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 161,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 158,494 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 155,595 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 151,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 149,435 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 149,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 146,368 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 146,368 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 143,799 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 143,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 140,717 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 140,717 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 137,992 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 136,354 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 136,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 120,248 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2005 106,149 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 106,145 miles

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

offside front tyre worn

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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R44 HMP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R44 HMP, 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 R44 HMP registered?

R44 HMP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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