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R613 AKP

1997 Toyota Picnic

Maroon Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,437 mi
Last recorded159,437 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 AKP
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 159,437 miles

child seat fitted nearside centre seat, adult belt not fully checked

Fail 28 Oct 2015 159,353 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

child seat fitted nearside centre seat, adult belt not fully checked

Pass 14 Oct 2014 144,055 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 144,055 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 131,326 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 131,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2012 116,312 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 116,312 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 104,613 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside wiper split but cleaning screen

Pass 19 Oct 2010 95,419 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,917 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 83,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,793 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 76,515 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 71,461 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 67,531 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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R613 AKP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Maroon with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R613 AKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R613 AKP registered?

R613 AKP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R613 AKP safe to buy?

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