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R961 EGU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,844 mi
Last recorded132,844 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 132,844 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 118,844 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 118,838 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 107,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 101,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 94,161 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 94,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 89,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 158,132 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 158,130 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 152,674 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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R961 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R961 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R961 EGU registered?

R961 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R961 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R961 EGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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