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R785 WPU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,572 mi
Last recorded177,572 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 WPU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 177,572 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 174,101 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 170,593 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 167,512 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 164,862 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 160,636 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 160,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also worn all around from inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also worn all around from inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Oct 2020 160,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 157,951 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 152,535 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 144,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber spongy, need replacement

Offside Rear Shock absorbers spongy, need replacement

Fail 16 Oct 2017 144,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber spongy, need replacement

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers spongy, need replacement

Pass 7 Nov 2016 138,030 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 131,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 131,448 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 126,201 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 122,590 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 118,070 miles

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 16 Jul 2011 113,947 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 110,128 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 110,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 106,305 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 100,941 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 100,941 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 95,304 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 91,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 91,048 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 90,903 miles

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

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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R785 WPU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R785 WPU, 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 R785 WPU registered?

R785 WPU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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