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R85 TLO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,872 mi
Last recorded65,872 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 TLO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,872 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,813 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 58,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 52,862 miles

Battery insecure

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 4 Aug 2009 52,862 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 11 Aug 2008 47,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,367 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,869 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 42,869 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,288 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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R85 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R85 TLO, 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 R85 TLO registered?

R85 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R85 TLO safe to buy?

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