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R874 YBJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,417 mi
Last recorded189,417 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 YBJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 189,417 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 187,148 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 187,143 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 174,326 miles

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

Rear 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)

offside sill damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2007 174,326 miles

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

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

Rear 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)

offside sill damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2006 160,847 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 160,847 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YBJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple 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 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

R874 YBJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R874 YBJ 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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