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R699 VLF

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

200,529 mi
Last recorded200,529 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 VLF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 200,529 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 200,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 192,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 186,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 178,504 miles

1.Both front discs are lipped.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 178,504 miles

1.Both front discs are lipped.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 171,608 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 171,608 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 167,059 miles

1.O/S/R tyre is cracking and perished on outer wall.

Fail 1 Nov 2008 161,288 miles

1.Both rear axle bushes are cracking. 2.O/S/R tyre is perishing on outer wall.

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2008 161,288 miles

1.Both rear axle bushes are cracking. 2.O/S/R tyre is perishing on outer wall.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2007 156,345 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 146,351 miles

1.BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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R699 VLF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R699 VLF, 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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R699 VLF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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