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R846 JOJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,703 mi
Last recorded158,703 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 JOJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 158,703 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 158,703 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 147,800 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 136,107 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 136,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 125,513 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 125,249 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 114,165 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 109,970 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 109,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 105,433 miles

rear most seats not in use

Pass 2 Sep 2006 42,337 miles

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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R846 JOJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R846 JOJ, 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 R846 JOJ registered?

R846 JOJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R846 JOJ safe to buy?

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