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R651 NJW

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,143 mi
Last recorded126,143 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 NJW
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 126,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,989 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,294 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Oct 2014 104,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions on upper limit (permitted 0.20 actual 0.20 )

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2013 96,547 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions on upper limit (permitted 0.20 actual 0.20 )

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 85,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 85,307 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 82,928 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 80,013 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 77,172 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 74,695 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 71,200 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 67,477 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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R651 NJW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R651 NJW, 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 R651 NJW registered?

R651 NJW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R651 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R651 NJW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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