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R771 XVM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,018 mi
Last recorded128,018 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 XVM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 128,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 127,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arm rear bush's perished

both front outer c/v boot perished

both rear inner sills corroding

nearside front steering arm slight play

nearside rear tyre worn edges close to limit

offside front wing damaged

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

temp repair spair wheel carrier

Pass 28 Jan 2014 123,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front outer c/v boots perished

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front wing damaged

rear coil springs corroded

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Dec 2012 117,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2011 110,974 miles

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

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

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

sill kit fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2010 107,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jan 2010 101,810 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 101,810 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion starting to o/s/r wheel arch

spare tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2009 96,350 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 96,350 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 91,906 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

front and rear numberplates starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Jan 2007 85,586 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 79,757 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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R771 XVM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 R771 XVM, 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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R771 XVM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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