CarVerify

Free Car Check

R859 EWR

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,733 mi
Last recorded158,733 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 EWR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 158,733 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 150,434 miles

2 Rear most seats removed

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers seat belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 150,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

2 Rear most seats removed

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers seat belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 143,051 miles

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

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

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearsisde front check strap broken

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

offside rear searbelt slow to retract

Fail 30 Jun 2014 143,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Nearsisde front check strap broken

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

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

offside rear searbelt slow to retract

Pass 17 Jul 2013 136,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 129,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 125,622 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2011 125,622 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2010 116,043 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2010 116,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2009 104,995 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 93,798 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 85,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 75,488 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 68,224 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
Full Toyota Picnic reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R859 EWR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R859 EWR, 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

How do I check the history of R859 EWR?

You can check the full history of R859 EWR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R859 EWR registered?

R859 EWR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is R859 EWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R859 EWR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R859 EWR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R859 EWR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.