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R706 BGY

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,897 mi
Last recorded115,897 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 BGY
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2014 115,897 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,214 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 104,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2012 104,107 miles

rear seats not in use at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2011 96,518 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 96,518 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 87,331 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 87,331 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S door mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 74,044 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 74,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 70,887 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 70,881 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 65,398 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 65,048 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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R706 BGY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R706 BGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R706 BGY registered?

R706 BGY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R706 BGY safe to buy?

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