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R943 MKO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

299,101 mi
Last recorded299,101 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 MKO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 299,101 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 299,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 295,259 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 295,216 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 290,761 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2015 290,761 miles

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2014 286,678 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 286,674 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 281,408 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 281,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 99,511 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 99,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 95,925 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 95,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 92,710 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,183 miles

backbox repaired with sealer as a tempory fix

Fail 23 Feb 2009 88,183 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

backbox repaired with sealer as a tempory fix

Pass 26 Feb 2008 84,738 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 79,141 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 79,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 70,943 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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R943 MKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R943 MKO, 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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R943 MKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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