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R975 LCH

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,424 mi
Last recorded165,424 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 LCH
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 165,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 161,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 161,073 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 157,260 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 155,516 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 155,516 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 149,287 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 139,469 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 139,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 125,470 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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R975 LCH is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R975 LCH, 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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What year was R975 LCH registered?

R975 LCH is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R975 LCH safe to buy?

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