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R788 FAA

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

204,311 mi
Last recorded204,311 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 FAA
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 204,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush very perished/cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn close to limit on outer edge & perished on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 204,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush very perished/cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn close to limit on outer edge & perished on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 200,062 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 200,054 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 186,337 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 171,064 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 152,785 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 137,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2008 119,312 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 101,488 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 82,962 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 65,945 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 65,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R788 FAA is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R788 FAA, 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 R788 FAA registered?

R788 FAA is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R788 FAA safe to buy?

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