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R527 UOY

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,779 mi
Last recorded161,779 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 UOY
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 161,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2013 161,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2012 152,513 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 143,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering column gaitor split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 133,758 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 133,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 122,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 113,454 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 103,794 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 96,657 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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R527 UOY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R527 UOY, 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 R527 UOY registered?

R527 UOY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R527 UOY safe to buy?

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