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R854 YBJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,268 mi
Last recorded162,268 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 YBJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 162,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre ON LIMIT !

underbody corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2017 162,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre ON LIMIT !

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 159,771 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 159,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 156,975 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 156,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 153,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 148,170 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 148,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 119,475 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 136,847 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 136,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 130,038 miles

as on original test [contact vosa]

Fail 5 Jan 2011 129,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 122,811 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 122,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 115,543 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 110,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 110,865 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 104,778 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 98,200 miles

Rear axle beam mounting bushes are starting to split.

Fail 7 Jan 2006 98,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear axle beam mounting bushes are starting to split.

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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R854 YBJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R854 YBJ, 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 R854 YBJ registered?

R854 YBJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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