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R521 WNO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,506 mi
Last recorded129,506 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 WNO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 129,506 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 127,543 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 122,601 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 117,595 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 112,500 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 107,265 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 102,008 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 96,798 miles

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

o/s front steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2012 90,532 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 90,527 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,635 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,077 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 73,742 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,172 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,347 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,144 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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R521 WNO 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 93.8%.

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 R521 WNO, 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

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What year was R521 WNO registered?

R521 WNO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R521 WNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 WNO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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