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R748 FVT

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,654 mi
Last recorded156,654 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 FVT
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 May 2010 156,654 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 156,654 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 6 May 2009 138,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2009 138,990 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 121,163 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 115,666 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 109,274 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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R748 FVT is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R748 FVT, 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 R748 FVT registered?

R748 FVT is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R748 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R748 FVT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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