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R554 RSB

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,288 mi
Last recorded120,288 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 RSB
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 120,288 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 120,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 116,373 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 112,481 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 112,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 108,803 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 104,039 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 97,533 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 97,533 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,189 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 83,761 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 77,235 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 70,368 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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R554 RSB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R554 RSB, 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 R554 RSB registered?

R554 RSB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R554 RSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 RSB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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