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R863 VEV

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,629 mi
Last recorded120,629 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 VEV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 120,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 117,873 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 117,873 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 113,896 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 113,891 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 109,550 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 105,677 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 101,940 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 101,940 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 95,831 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 20 Jan 2006 95,831 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre perishing

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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R863 VEV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R863 VEV, 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 R863 VEV registered?

R863 VEV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R863 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R863 VEV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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