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R796 UFC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,114 mi
Last recorded147,114 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 UFC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 147,114 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 138,650 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 129,329 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 120,183 miles

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

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

Oil leak

high level stoplamp inoperative

Pass 7 Nov 2013 110,592 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front outer constant velocity joint boots weaping slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2012 98,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear back box deterioated

Fail 12 Nov 2012 98,709 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/S/f drive shaft boot starting to leak grease

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

rear back box deterioated

Pass 17 Nov 2011 94,222 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 87,940 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 87,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2009 81,864 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 74,086 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,775 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 59,816 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 53,341 miles

Both rear tyres have surface cracks in sidewalls

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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R796 UFC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R796 UFC, 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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R796 UFC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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