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R679 FFG

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,409 mi
Last recorded187,409 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 187,409 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 187,403 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 187,346 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt centre row (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside steering rack worn

Offside Front Upper strut bearing rough

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced insecure (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake application uneven

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 157,156 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 157,093 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front n/pl,ate cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013
Pass 3 Nov 2012 127,843 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 122,718 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 118,069 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 108,141 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 103,479 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 98,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 90,172 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 83,225 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 83,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 76,476 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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R679 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R679 FFG, 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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R679 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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