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R748 YTR

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,342 mi
Last recorded180,342 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 YTR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 180,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 180,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 169,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 158,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 148,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 139,962 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 129,675 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 120,292 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 109,596 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 109,596 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 99,385 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 99,385 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 89,942 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 YTR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YTR, 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 R748 YTR registered?

R748 YTR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R748 YTR safe to buy?

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