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R915 TBW

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

191,851 mi
Last recorded191,851 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 TBW
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 191,851 miles

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 1 Apr 2011 181,143 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 180,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 170,796 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 162,019 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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 153,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 142,200 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 142,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 132,058 miles

rear exhaust section corroding.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 121,661 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 115,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 112,756 miles

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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R915 TBW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R915 TBW, 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 R915 TBW registered?

R915 TBW is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 23 August 1997.

Is R915 TBW safe to buy?

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