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R955 EGU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,405 mi
Last recorded150,405 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 150,405 miles

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

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2018 150,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

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

vehicle showing signs of being stood and is showing signs of age

Pass 23 Mar 2017 150,285 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 150,284 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 Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Outer 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 148,832 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 148,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 144,769 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 141,774 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust corroded/blowing slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2013 138,746 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f caliper bracket worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 135,203 miles

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2012 135,203 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2011 132,630 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 124,310 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 109,692 miles

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

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

Rear Washers Inop

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Feb 2008 98,349 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 85,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 76,347 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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R955 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R955 EGU, 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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R955 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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