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R874 XDM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,168 mi
Last recorded197,168 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 XDM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 197,168 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 197,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 187,134 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 176,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 176,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 167,756 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2005 167,756 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XDM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XDM, 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 R874 XDM registered?

R874 XDM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R874 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R874 XDM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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