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R794 KNW

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,372 mi
Last recorded110,372 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 KNW
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 110,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 110,369 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 105,326 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded.

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link play.

Nearside outer sill corroded.

Nearside rear to drum brake pipe corroded.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 96,530 miles

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

Front position bulbs are turn super white after a few seconds.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Vehicle from underneath mainly rear slightly corroded but not holed. Including coil springs.

Fail 4 Feb 2012 96,530 miles

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

Front position bulbs are turn super white after a few seconds.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle from underneath mainly rear slightly corroded but not holed. Including coil springs.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 92,327 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres cracking in places

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 88,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding slightly

oil leak...investigate

Fail 19 Jan 2010 88,366 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake binding slightly

oil leak...investigate

Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2008 77,403 miles

Oil leak

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 77,403 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,866 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 70,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 70,497 miles

exhaust system getting very corroded.

oil leak from the rear of the engine.

rear coil springs getting corroded.

vehicles body starting to corrode.

Fail 25 Jan 2007 70,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust system getting very corroded.

oil leak from the rear of the engine.

rear coil springs getting corroded.

vehicles body starting to corrode

Pass 2 Feb 2006 66,725 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 66,719 miles

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

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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R794 KNW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R794 KNW, 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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R794 KNW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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