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R880 TLS

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,200 mi
Last recorded153,200 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 TLS
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 153,200 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 153,148 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE horrible noise from cambelt area (bearing)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 148,049 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 144,608 miles

Rear in poor condition.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 138,747 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 130,950 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front engine mount is worn.

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R880 TLS is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R880 TLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R880 TLS registered?

R880 TLS is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R880 TLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 TLS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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