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R87 VKE

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,768 mi
Last recorded132,768 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 VKE
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 132,768 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 132,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 125,680 miles

front brake discs inner faces starting to corrode

front brake imbalance on limits

o/s front bumper damage

o/s wiper blade starting to split

oil leak

rear axel beam bushes starting to split

slight windsreen damage

Pass 12 Apr 2010 115,724 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 106,322 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 98,401 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 88,822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 78,281 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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R87 VKE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R87 VKE, 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 R87 VKE registered?

R87 VKE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R87 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 VKE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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