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R82 EUB

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,422 mi
Last recorded162,422 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 EUB
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 162,422 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 162,422 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2010 154,254 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 149,060 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 149,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight powersteering leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 133,073 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 133,073 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 7 Feb 2007 120,938 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 120,938 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R82 EUB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R82 EUB, 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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What year was R82 EUB registered?

R82 EUB is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R82 EUB safe to buy?

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