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R551 WDM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,791 mi
Last recorded104,791 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 WDM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,791 miles

brake back plates corroded

chassis and suspension corroded

exhaust blow

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 104,791 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake back plates corroded

chassis and suspension corroded

exhaust blow

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 100,112 miles

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

brake disc backing plates corroded

exhaust blowing

front n/s shockabsorber weeping

Pass 9 May 2013 93,824 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 87,660 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 81,641 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 81,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 75,388 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 69,824 miles

rear No plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2008 65,481 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 65,481 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 60,116 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 60,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 May 2006 23,118 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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R551 WDM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R551 WDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R551 WDM registered?

R551 WDM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R551 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 WDM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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