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R917 BWO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,339 mi
Last recorded96,339 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 BWO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2011 96,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 82,145 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 80,233 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 80,233 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 77,219 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 77,219 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 71,798 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 171,815 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 150,252 miles

near side headlamp (stone chip )

Fail 10 Jul 2006 150,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R917 BWO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R917 BWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R917 BWO registered?

R917 BWO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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