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R695 XVG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,755 mi
Last recorded89,755 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 XVG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2010 89,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 89,755 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 76,825 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,825 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,447 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,272 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 70,272 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 62,172 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 62,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 116,615 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 116,323 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 106,156 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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R695 XVG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R695 XVG, 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 R695 XVG registered?

R695 XVG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R695 XVG safe to buy?

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