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R698 KVV

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,772 mi
Last recorded170,772 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 KVV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 170,772 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 170,772 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 162,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 153,062 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 153,062 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 147,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 135,110 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 135,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 122,883 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 122,883 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 109,782 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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R698 KVV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 2,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R698 KVV, 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 R698 KVV registered?

R698 KVV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R698 KVV safe to buy?

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