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R879 AGU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,792 mi
Last recorded130,792 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 AGU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 130,792 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 130,790 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both side (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm craked side wall (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 126,916 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 123,190 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 123,190 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 118,156 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2014 118,153 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2013 113,399 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 109,254 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 103,577 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre slight deteoration.

offside front tyre cracks toi inner wall,but cord not exposed.

Pass 4 Dec 2010 97,190 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 91,047 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 83,492 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 77,947 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 74,505 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 70,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R879 AGU 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 R879 AGU, 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 R879 AGU registered?

R879 AGU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R879 AGU safe to buy?

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