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R874 BKP

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,480 mi
Last recorded116,480 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 BKP
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 116,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyre edges worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 116,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyre edges worn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 109,924 miles

Oil leak

both front flexys starting to poerish

Fail 31 Mar 2011 109,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front brake flexies starting to perish

Fail 31 Mar 2011 109,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front brake flexies starting to perish

Pass 26 Mar 2010 103,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 103,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 98,289 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 98,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 92,715 miles

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

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both front outer cv gators starting to split

advise bump stops broken o/s/f shock abs

Pass 25 Mar 2008 92,715 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both front outer cv gators starting to split

advise bump stops broken o/s/f shock abs

Pass 26 Mar 2007 86,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 80,948 miles

adviseries as original mot

Fail 29 Mar 2006 80,948 miles

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

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded away

stone chip to zone A of windscreen

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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R874 BKP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R874 BKP, 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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R874 BKP is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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