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R53 ECG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,014 mi
Last recorded128,014 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 ECG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 128,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 111,204 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 107,069 miles

rear no plate getting discoloured high level stop lamp not working

Fail 26 Sep 2007 92,121 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 92,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 84,127 miles

rear seats not fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

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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R53 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R53 ECG, 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 R53 ECG registered?

R53 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R53 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R53 ECG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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