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R462 ULR

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,487 mi
Last recorded80,487 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 ULR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,487 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 80,046 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,875 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 71,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2009 71,850 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 71,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 69,083 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 65,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2006 65,464 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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R462 ULR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R462 ULR, 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 R462 ULR registered?

R462 ULR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R462 ULR safe to buy?

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