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R470 XHK

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,729 mi
Last recorded170,729 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 XHK
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2009 170,729 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 158,847 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 146,597 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 136,497 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 125,819 miles

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

front number plate cracked( not excessive )

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 XHK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R470 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R470 XHK registered?

R470 XHK is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R470 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R470 XHK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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