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R756 NUY

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,603 mi
Last recorded132,603 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 NUY
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 132,603 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr tyre perished on wall

Pass 6 Aug 2012 128,357 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 3 Aug 2012 128,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Jul 2011 123,335 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 116,747 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 107,951 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 96,881 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 89,971 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

nearside rear has nail in tread

Fail 17 Apr 2007 89,971 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside rear has nail in tread

Pass 22 Apr 2006 80,328 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 80,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R756 NUY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R756 NUY, 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 R756 NUY registered?

R756 NUY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R756 NUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R756 NUY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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