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R790 FBR

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,044 mi
Last recorded160,044 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 FBR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2009 160,044 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all coil springs poor condition

both number plate lamps very poor condition

exhaust poor condition

front tyres 2mm

heavy underbody corrosion

rear number plate poor condition

slight play in steering rack

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2009 160,044 miles

all coil springs poor condition

both number plate lamps very poor condition

exhaust poor condition

front tyres 2mm

heavy underbody corrosion

rear number plate poor condition

slight play in steering rack

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 3 Sep 2008 147,330 miles

corrsion to all coil springs

rear number plate poor condition.

slight play steering rack o/s.

surface rust to brake pipes.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 147,330 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrsion to all coil springs

rear number plate poor condition.

slight play steering rack o/s.

surface rust to brake pipes.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 130,132 miles

number plate lamps poor condition †exhaust front pipe and cat poor condition †slight exhaust blow manifold area †rear suspension bushes poor condition †rear number plate poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2006 117,931 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 117,867 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 108,661 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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R790 FBR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R790 FBR, 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 R790 FBR registered?

R790 FBR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R790 FBR safe to buy?

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