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R702 YKO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,545 mi
Last recorded126,545 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 YKO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 126,545 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all front suspension becoming corroded

both front wishbone arms becoming corroded

fuel tank becoming corroded

powersteering pipes becoming corroded

rear axle becoming corroded

rear chassis becoming corroded

rear seats removed

rear springs becoming corroded

underside sills becoming corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 126,545 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all front suspension becoming corroded

both front wishbone arms becoming corroded

fuel tank becoming corroded

powersteering pipes becoming corroded

rear axle becoming corroded

rear chassis becoming corroded

rear seats removed

rear springs becoming corroded

underside sills becoming corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 126,149 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake flexy hose unions becoming corroded

all front suspension becoming corroded

both rear springs becoming corroded

both underside sills becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

front subframe becoming corroded

powersteering pipes becoming corroded

rear axle beam becoming corroded

rear chassi area becoming corroded

rear seat removed

Fail 13 Aug 2019 126,145 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside sill / end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under side sill/end cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear seat removed

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake flexy hose unions becoming corroded

all front suspension becoming corroded

both rear springs becoming corroded

both underside sills becoming corroded

exhaust becoming corroded

front subframe becoming corroded

powersteering pipes becoming corroded

rear axle beam becoming corroded

rear chassi area becoming corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 125,902 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front susension arms becoming corroded

both rear brake flexy hose unions becoming corroded

both rear spring becoming corroded

both underside sill becoming corroded

exhaust is becoming corroded

front sub frame becoming corroded

fuel tank becoming corroded

rear axle becoming corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 125,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under acre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front susension arms becoming corroded

both rear brake flexy hose unions becoming corroded

both rear spring becoming corroded

both underside sill becoming corroded

exhaust is becoming corroded

front sub frame becoming corroded

fuel tank becoming corroded

rear axle becoming corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 125,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle getting rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank getting rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2017 125,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle getting rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank getting rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,977 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 124,372 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front strut top mounts becoming corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 123,521 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear axle is becoming corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 122,681 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 121,626 miles

osr bearing becoming noisey

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 121,626 miles

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

rear exhaust becoming corroded

osr bearing becoming noisey

Pass 18 Aug 2011 119,876 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 116,702 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 116,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 112,560 miles

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

drivers front wheel binding slighly

Pass 26 Aug 2008 108,734 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 102,749 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 96,414 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R702 YKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R702 YKO, 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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R702 YKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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