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R856 LLJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,327 mi
Last recorded152,327 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 LLJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2013 152,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 139,210 miles

ADVISE, both rear coil springs corroding.

ADVISE, chip in front screen.

ADVISE, slight oil leak.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 122,967 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 112,555 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 100,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 88,099 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 74,645 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2006 61,769 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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R856 LLJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R856 LLJ, 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 R856 LLJ registered?

R856 LLJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R856 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 LLJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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