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R89 JMR

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

192,739 mi
Last recorded192,739 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 JMR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 192,739 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective weak image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipe protective cover insecure

screen washer bottle insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2023 192,704 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch to body sill pannel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective weak image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipe protective cover insecure

screen washer bottle insecure

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 187,560 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 187,560 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 187,329 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2021 181,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise front bumper damaged

advise front cross member damaged

advise fuel filler pipes corroded

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s/r inner sill corroded

advise n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

advise o/s/r inner and outer sill corroded

advise o/s/r tyre cuts in tread

advise oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2021 181,899 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise front bumper damaged

advise front cross member damaged

advise fuel filler pipes corroded

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s/r inner sill corroded

advise n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

advise o/s/r inner and outer sill corroded

advise o/s/r tyre cuts in tread

advise oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2020 178,900 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 175,204 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear number blade delaminating

Fail 5 Nov 2019 175,199 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stickers in swept view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear number blade delaminating

Pass 15 Nov 2018 170,752 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear numberplate backing becoming discoloured

Fail 15 Nov 2018 170,752 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear numberplate backing becoming discoloured

Pass 10 Nov 2017 166,704 miles

nearside front tyre is bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge recommend replacing

rear number plate is deteriorated

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

suspension coil springs are corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 166,704 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre is bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge recommend replacing

rear number plate is deteriorated

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 162,246 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Centre stoplight not working

Rear number plate becoming poor in condition

Fail 27 Oct 2016 162,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre stoplight not working

Rear number plate becoming poor in condition

Pass 30 Oct 2015 157,311 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre stoplight not working

Power steering belt cracked

Rear number plate in poor condition, on limit

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Temp fuel cap fitted, sealing device worn, on limits, advise new soon

Fail 30 Oct 2015 157,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre stoplight not working

Power steering belt cracked

Rear number plate in poor condition, on limit

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Temp fuel cap fitted, sealing device worn, on limits, advise new soon

Pass 10 Nov 2014 149,795 miles

n/s and o/s front outer cv boots slightly weeping grease and need attention

rear coil springs corroded

rear n/plate tarnished

tem locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2013 145,662 miles

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

nearside front brake is holding on very slightly

nearside rear tyre tread is low on inner edge

offside outer cv boot perished

offside rear tyre is low and worn unevely on inner edge

rear suspension coil springs corroded

temporary fuel cap seal is worn recommend replacing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 145,662 miles

nearside front brake is holding on very slightly

nearside rear tyre tread is low on inner edge

offside outer cv boot perished

offside rear tyre is low and worn unevely on inner edge

rear suspension coil springs corroded

temporary fuel cap seal is worn recommend replacing

Pass 20 Nov 2012 140,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 140,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 134,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall no coards showing

Fail 16 Nov 2011 134,000 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall no coards showing

Pass 24 Nov 2010 129,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 121,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r light lense cracked

rear number plate letters are fading

Fail 21 Nov 2008 114,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 114,533 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 29 Oct 2007 107,776 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 98,564 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 86,959 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 86,949 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 86,649 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R89 JMR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R89 JMR, 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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R89 JMR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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