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R704 VTW

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

133,590 mi
Last recorded133,590 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 VTW
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 133,590 miles

rear coil springs rusty

rust on lower sills

rust on rear chassis

Fail 1 Feb 2017 133,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

rear coil springs rusty

rust on lower sills

rust on rear chassis

Pass 26 Nov 2015 130,193 miles

coil springs rusty

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

oil leak

rear suspension arm bushes light tearing

Fail 24 Nov 2015 130,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

coil springs rusty

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

oil leak

rear suspension arm bushes light tearing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 125,502 miles

light cracking on offside rear tyre wall

offside front tyre inner edge worn very low

rear springs rusty

slight exhaust blow around manifold area

Fail 28 Jul 2014 125,502 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

light cracking on offside rear tyre wall

offside front tyre inner edge worn very low

rear springs rusty

slight exhaust blow around manifold area

Pass 21 Aug 2013 122,068 miles

light damage on offside front bumper

light damp around steering pump and pipes

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2012 113,206 miles

both rear lens cracked

brake pipe to compinsator valve light corrosion

coil springs rusty

nearside rear tyre wall cracking and inner edge worn uneven

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

small cuts offside front tyre side wall

Fail 31 Jul 2012 113,206 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear lens cracked

brake pipe to compinsator valve light corrosion

coil springs rusty

nearside rear tyre wall cracking and inner edge worn uneven

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

small cuts offside front tyre side wall

Fail 1 Apr 2011 106,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 106,361 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 99,997 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 99,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 122,778 miles

n/s/r lens cracked

n/s/r tyre slight bulge in tread

o/s/r lense slight hole been repaired

Pass 4 Mar 2008 117,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 117,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 111,426 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 21 Feb 2007 111,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 106,194 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 106,181 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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R704 VTW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R704 VTW, 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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R704 VTW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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