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R903 HGC

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,042 mi
Last recorded142,042 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 HGC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 142,042 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 133,608 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 121,552 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 121,552 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 112,017 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 102,505 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished but not to excess

Pass 21 Jul 2006 94,140 miles

Nearside Rear 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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R903 HGC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R903 HGC, 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 R903 HGC registered?

R903 HGC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R903 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R903 HGC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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