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R975 YNO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,227 mi
Last recorded125,227 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 YNO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 125,227 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 122,941 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 122,345 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 121,241 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 119,788 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 118,233 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,545 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012
Fail 5 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 112,169 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 108,608 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 104,929 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 100,137 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 100,137 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 95,307 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 95,307 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 91,157 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 91,157 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 88,883 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 YNO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YNO, 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 R975 YNO registered?

R975 YNO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R975 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R975 YNO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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