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R501 ABD

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,407 mi
Last recorded165,407 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 ABD
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2010 165,407 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 165,407 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 144,709 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 144,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 126,736 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 126,727 miles

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

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 110,259 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 105,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 91,573 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,510 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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R501 ABD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R501 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.

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What year was R501 ABD registered?

R501 ABD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R501 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 ABD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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