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R885 XNO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,556 mi
Last recorded180,556 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 XNO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 180,556 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge.

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 180,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge.

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 176,587 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 176,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 172,465 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 172,460 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal seems very high and may need clutch replacing soon.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 167,384 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres are warn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2014 167,384 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are warn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2013 162,840 miles

both rear tyres tread low on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 159,514 miles

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

tracking !

Pass 22 Jun 2011 156,338 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 156,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 149,186 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 137,272 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 137,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 128,640 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 118,280 miles

All advisory items the same as original test

Fail 6 Jun 2007 118,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside front tyre BALD inner edge

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2006 111,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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R885 XNO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R885 XNO, 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 R885 XNO registered?

R885 XNO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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