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R477 YJV

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,312 mi
Last recorded133,312 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2011 133,312 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 133,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 124,634 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 116,717 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 116,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre cracked

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre cracked

off side front steering arm play

off side front tyre cracked

off side rear sill damged

Pass 26 Nov 2008 108,328 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 10,187 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 101,848 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 96,945 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 96,934 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 YJV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJV, 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 R477 YJV registered?

R477 YJV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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