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R537 YKO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,860 mi
Last recorded123,860 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 YKO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 123,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 122,400 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 120,741 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 117,850 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 117,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 114,974 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 110,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 103,922 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 103,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 93,703 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 93,703 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 85,846 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 82,250 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 78,045 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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R537 YKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R537 YKO, 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 R537 YKO registered?

R537 YKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R537 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 YKO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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