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R968 ULU

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,265 mi
Last recorded190,265 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 ULU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 190,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 186,182 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 183,302 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 182,844 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 181,884 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 181,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 180,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 178,364 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 172,462 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 164,314 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 157,706 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 157,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 148,295 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 148,272 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 May 2010 140,981 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 133,626 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 126,240 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 119,827 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 119,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 108,736 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 108,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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R968 ULU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R968 ULU, 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 R968 ULU registered?

R968 ULU is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R968 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R968 ULU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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