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R817 KGH

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,757 mi
Last recorded134,757 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 KGH
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 134,757 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 132,431 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 126,363 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 118,686 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 6 May 2014 118,686 miles

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 8 May 2013 101,223 miles

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

High level brake light not working

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 May 2012 109,355 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 104,591 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 100,007 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 96,302 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 94,182 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 88,069 miles

as reported 01/08/2006 + only four seats fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2006 88,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front pads needed very soon . . small cut n/s/f tyre side wall

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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R817 KGH is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R817 KGH, 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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R817 KGH is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R817 KGH safe to buy?

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