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R872 DMV

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,877 mi
Last recorded168,877 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 DMV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 168,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cracking

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall cracking

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 160,768 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 149,224 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 139,085 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 129,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 129,182 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 118,638 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 118,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 109,842 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 100,692 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 90,847 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 80,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 70,271 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 62,911 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 62,911 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 56,428 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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R872 DMV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R872 DMV, 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 R872 DMV registered?

R872 DMV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R872 DMV safe to buy?

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