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R676 ETC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,041 mi
Last recorded144,041 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 ETC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 144,041 miles

rear exaust box/pipe corroded.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 144,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 138,121 miles

both sides c.v. boot deteriated

Fail 14 Nov 2011 138,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both sides c.v. boot deteriated

Pass 10 Nov 2010 131,562 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 131,561 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 126,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 126,817 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 118,830 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 118,830 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 110,643 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 110,643 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 99,871 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 91,741 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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R676 ETC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R676 ETC, 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 R676 ETC registered?

R676 ETC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R676 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R676 ETC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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