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R661 YLG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,459 mi
Last recorded105,459 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 YLG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2014 105,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 100,979 miles

advised by presenter that side lamps are ice white

Pass 30 Mar 2012
Pass 29 Mar 2011
Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,449 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,854 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,498 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,633 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 53,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2006 48,035 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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R661 YLG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R661 YLG, 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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How do I check the history of R661 YLG?

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What year was R661 YLG registered?

R661 YLG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R661 YLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 YLG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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