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R640 CMX

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,719 mi
Last recorded85,719 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 CMX
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 85,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 78,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 69,524 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 69,524 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 59,011 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 58,505 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,121 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,333 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 55,188 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,229 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,390 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 53,388 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,295 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,584 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 50,161 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,475 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 48,644 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,732 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 47,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 47,007 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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R640 CMX is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R640 CMX, 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 R640 CMX registered?

R640 CMX is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R640 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 CMX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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