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R489 ABD

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,444 mi
Last recorded96,444 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 ABD
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 96,444 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 89,866 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 89,866 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 86,800 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,008 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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R489 ABD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R489 ABD, 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

How do I check the history of R489 ABD?

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What year was R489 ABD registered?

R489 ABD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R489 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 ABD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R489 ABD have outstanding finance?

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