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R909 YHJ

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,407 mi
Last recorded117,407 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 YHJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2009 117,407 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 112,066 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 98,603 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing faulty on tred

Pass 26 Oct 2006 88,870 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005

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

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

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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R909 YHJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R909 YHJ, 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 R909 YHJ registered?

R909 YHJ is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R909 YHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 YHJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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