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R925 LJF

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

135,307 mi
Last recorded135,307 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 LJF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 135,307 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2020 135,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2019 133,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 132,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on edges

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 131,179 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,390 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 123,457 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 117,600 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 113,481 miles

front tyre tread wear on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 109,208 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 104,567 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 101,016 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 94,514 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,026 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 80,872 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 75,062 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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R925 LJF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R925 LJF, 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 R925 LJF registered?

R925 LJF is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R925 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R925 LJF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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