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R916 HCD

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,684 mi
Last recorded95,684 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 HCD
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,684 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded not within a structural mount

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre perished outer sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2015 95,682 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded not within a structural mount

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,289 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 94,288 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,502 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,410 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,513 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 85,626 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 83,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

underside of vehicle very corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2009 83,062 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2008 78,530 miles

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

Far rear seats have been removed

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2007 73,470 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 73,469 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 69,121 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 69,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 61,092 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R916 HCD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R916 HCD, 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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R916 HCD is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 8 December 1997.

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