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R683 MAB

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,791 mi
Last recorded113,791 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 MAB
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 108,898 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 108,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 25 Oct 2012 104,793 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 100,469 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 100,469 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 95,549 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 90,922 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 86,200 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 86,200 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 81,145 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 75,726 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 70,659 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 70,659 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 70,659 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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R683 MAB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R683 MAB, 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 R683 MAB registered?

R683 MAB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R683 MAB safe to buy?

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