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R790 NPY

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,258 mi
Last recorded151,258 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2011 151,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre low on edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 151,258 miles

nearside front tyre low on edge

Fail 12 Feb 2010 132,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 132,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 13,084 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 129,992 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 124,671 miles

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

front number plate damaged but secure

knock from front suspension

offside front antiroll bar link bent

Fail 3 Jul 2007 124,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front number plate damaged but secure

high level brake light not working

knock from front suspension

offside front antiroll bar link bent

Pass 29 Jun 2006 116,820 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 115,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 104,299 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 104,289 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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R790 NPY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NPY, 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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R790 NPY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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