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R587 SOY

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,524 mi
Last recorded68,524 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 SOY
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2009 68,524 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 68,524 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 114,875 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 114,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 97,943 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 97,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 85,510 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet does not open but able to inspect satisfactorily from underneath vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2006 85,510 miles

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

bonnet does not open but able to inspect satisfactorily from underneath vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2005 77,517 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 77,517 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R587 SOY 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R587 SOY, 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 R587 SOY registered?

R587 SOY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R587 SOY safe to buy?

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