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R721 MBL

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,785 mi
Last recorded127,785 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 MBL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 127,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 125,450 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 122,681 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside and nearside front c v boots slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 Jun 2013 122,680 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside and nearside front c v boots slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Jun 2012 120,232 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 118,134 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 116,658 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 112,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2007 108,753 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 105,164 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 105,164 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 102,782 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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R721 MBL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R721 MBL, 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 R721 MBL registered?

R721 MBL is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R721 MBL safe to buy?

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