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R746 YLG

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,044 mi
Last recorded88,044 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 YLG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 88,044 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 86,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 83,648 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,130 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 76,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 75,342 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 75,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,233 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 73,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,597 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 67,335 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,011 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,017 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,555 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,028 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2009 52,543 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 42,605 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 38,466 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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R746 YLG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R746 YLG, 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 R746 YLG registered?

R746 YLG is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R746 YLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R746 YLG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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