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R958 AAN

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,391 mi
Last recorded103,391 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 AAN
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 103,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 99,905 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust system deteriorating/leak

slight binding on front offside brake

Pass 13 Jun 2011 95,628 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming on rear suspension components and mounts

rear nearside indicator lens deteriorating

rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2011 95,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming on rear suspension components and mounts

rear nearside indicator lens deteriorating

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 7 Jun 2010 90,244 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Jun 2010 90,244 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Jun 2009 83,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2008 77,871 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 73,567 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 69,256 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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R958 AAN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue 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 R958 AAN, 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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R958 AAN is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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