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R578 DNV

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,844 mi
Last recorded136,844 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 DNV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 136,844 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 134,486 miles

Body has slight corrosion General under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre low on Inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre low on Inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 134,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion General under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre low on Inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre low on Inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 131,619 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 131,619 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Smellys hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 128,829 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front bump stop dust cover deteroiated

Offside Front Bump stop dust cover deteroiated

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 125,255 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 125,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 121,638 miles

Minor exhaust systemleaks from CAT joint.

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 119,163 miles

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

minor exhaust blow from cat joint, cat joints corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 119,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

minor exhaust blow from cat joint, cat joints corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 117,657 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 114,297 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 111,416 miles

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

Interior mascotts poorly positioned

Rear number plate tarnished

Fail 14 Oct 2009 111,416 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Interior mascotts poorly positioned

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

Rear number plate tarnished

Pass 15 Oct 2008 108,286 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 104,359 miles

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

Condition of N.S.R tyre poor (worn on inner edge).

O.S.F brake disc rusty (brake pads good).

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate perished.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 100,518 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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R578 DNV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R578 DNV, 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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R578 DNV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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