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R546 DWV

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

193,352 mi
Last recorded193,352 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 DWV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 193,352 miles

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

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

all other tyre read wearing low

Pass 26 Apr 2013 180,670 miles

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 169,163 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 156,313 miles

25% front brake imbalance (on limit)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2010 144,233 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads wearing near low

Pass 29 Apr 2010 144,233 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads wearing near low

Pass 23 Apr 2009 131,828 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2008 119,705 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,635 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

coolant temp gauge faulty?

Pass 6 May 2006 95,278 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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R546 DWV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R546 DWV, 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 R546 DWV registered?

R546 DWV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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