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R60 JWH

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,882 mi
Last recorded148,882 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 JWH
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 148,882 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 146,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 143,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 139,415 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 136,409 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 133,887 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 131,830 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 129,032 miles

general corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Sep 2019 129,016 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2018 124,992 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 120,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,760 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,688 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 105,749 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 105,749 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,570 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 95,804 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 95,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 91,382 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 91,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 87,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 83,067 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,598 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 74,349 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 67,982 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 61,650 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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R60 JWH is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R60 JWH, 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 R60 JWH registered?

R60 JWH is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R60 JWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R60 JWH shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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