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R665 VTW

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

142,490 mi
Last recorded142,490 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 VTW
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 142,490 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 140,120 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 140,085 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 137,412 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 137,409 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2021 133,639 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 129,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 126,523 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 126,522 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 122,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 119,617 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 119,617 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 115,025 miles

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 11 May 2015 110,239 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 May 2014 106,223 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 103,655 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

no far rear seats fitted not able to test seat belts

Pass 22 May 2012 99,293 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 95,040 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 92,173 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 90,347 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks

Pass 19 May 2008 88,309 miles

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

offside rear tyre slight cracks

Pass 16 May 2007 84,854 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 82,115 miles

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

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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R665 VTW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R665 VTW, 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 R665 VTW registered?

R665 VTW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R665 VTW safe to buy?

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