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R587 VTW

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,182 mi
Last recorded170,182 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 VTW
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 170,182 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 170,003 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 160,354 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 160,354 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 142,329 miles

adviseslight play in o/s/f wheel bearing. †advise slight perishing in both sides rear subframe bushes.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 137,568 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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R587 VTW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

R587 VTW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R587 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 VTW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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