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R977 SJM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,539 mi
Last recorded117,539 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 SJM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 117,539 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 113,787 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,271 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2013 92,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2012 92,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2011 91,981 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 89,811 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 89,811 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 80,884 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 73,486 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2007 68,415 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 62,756 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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R977 SJM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R977 SJM, 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 R977 SJM registered?

R977 SJM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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