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R470 RLY

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,415 mi
Last recorded142,415 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 RLY
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 142,415 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 137,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

No rear most passenger seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

windscreen has scratches from wipers but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Feb 2010 137,375 miles

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

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

No rear most passenger seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

windscreen has scratches from wipers but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Jun 2008 124,817 miles

Both near side hub caps are mising

Damage to near side front wing - Bumper - front lower head lamp panel -- Drivers seat cover and padding in poor condition

Large oil leak to engine - Gearbox has a leak

Third row seats are mising

Fail 2 Jun 2008 124,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both near side hub caps are mising

Damage to near side front wing - Bumper - front lower head lamp panel -- Drivers seat cover and padding in poor condition

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

Large oil leak to engine - Gearbox has a leak

Third row seats are mising

Pass 4 Dec 2006 115,381 miles

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

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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R470 RLY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R470 RLY, 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 R470 RLY registered?

R470 RLY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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