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R510 RRA

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,257 mi
Last recorded169,257 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 RRA
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 169,257 miles

2 rear seats removed

Fail 25 Nov 2013 169,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

2 rear seats removed

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

Rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2012 156,130 miles

both rear tyres low and perishing

Fail 19 Nov 2012 156,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres bold on edges just edges

both rear tyres low and perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2011 141,552 miles

Advise both rear tyres perishing 1956514

both rear seats from boot missing ?

Fail 21 Nov 2011 141,552 miles

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

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

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

Advise both rear tyres perishing 1956514

both rear seats from boot missing ?

Pass 17 Nov 2010 129,730 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 129,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F tyre bold inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 119,356 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 108,877 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 96,064 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 87,727 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 79,217 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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R510 RRA is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R510 RRA, 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 R510 RRA registered?

R510 RRA is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R510 RRA safe to buy?

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