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R95 LSC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,727 mi
Last recorded127,727 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 LSC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2017 127,727 miles

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

Fuel pipe excessively damaged Fuel tank return pipe corroded and broken (7.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Boot lid corroded and holed

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

General corrosion

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre flat

both rear shock top bushes cracked and worn

Pass 11 Dec 2015 125,654 miles

fuel pipes corroded

slight brake bind from both front brakes

spare tyre flat

Fail 7 Dec 2015 125,654 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to join at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded other pipe from front to join at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

slight brake bind from both front brakes

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Oct 2014 124,631 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

spare tyre flat

Fail 27 Oct 2014 124,631 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front brake discs extremely worn corroded and heavily lipped and grooved

slight exhaust blow from back box

spare tyre flat

Fail 15 Oct 2013 121,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 121,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 117,326 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 117,326 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 111,119 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 105,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 102,117 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 96,871 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 96,871 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 93,038 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 93,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper torn

unable to test n,s,r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2006 88,581 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 88,581 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres are cracking

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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R95 LSC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R95 LSC, 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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R95 LSC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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