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R799 YRJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,490 mi
Last recorded148,490 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 YRJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2010 148,490 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 148,490 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 135,377 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 134,196 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 125,271 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 114,415 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 114,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 100,600 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot cracked

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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R799 YRJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White 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 R799 YRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R799 YRJ registered?

R799 YRJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R799 YRJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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