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R529 TJM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,111 mi
Last recorded99,111 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 TJM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2017 99,111 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 91,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

underside rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,830 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,529 miles

corrosion on components

front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

high level brake light not working

passenger wiper splitting

Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,784 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,300 miles

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

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

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slightly on inside

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,432 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,660 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,531 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,032 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,907 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,600 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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R529 TJM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R529 TJM, 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 R529 TJM registered?

R529 TJM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R529 TJM safe to buy?

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