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R950 VKE

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,512 mi
Last recorded161,512 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 VKE
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 161,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 151,588 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 151,588 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 141,626 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 15 Jul 2009 131,306 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 131,306 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 121,356 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 110,146 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 98,260 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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R950 VKE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R950 VKE, 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 R950 VKE registered?

R950 VKE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R950 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 VKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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