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R785 YKO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,478 mi
Last recorded91,478 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 YKO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,478 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,365 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2013 84,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,537 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 58,549 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 53,744 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 47,575 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,917 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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R785 YKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

R785 YKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R785 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 YKO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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