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R477 JFE

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,515 mi
Last recorded205,515 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 JFE
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 205,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Feb 2016

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 197,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 197,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 182,666 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 182,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 167,465 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 167,458 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,496 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 55,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 138,431 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 138,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 129,152 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

Oil leak

Rear wiper distorted

Pass 4 Jul 2008 109,630 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 87,132 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

passengerside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2005 76,109 miles

exhust system corroded

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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R477 JFE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R477 JFE, 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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R477 JFE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 13 September 1997.

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