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R977 TRV

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,197 mi
Last recorded155,197 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 TRV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2018 155,197 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.58 % (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.53% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 145,221 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

offside rear seat belt buckle damaged.

signs of corrosion in rear chassis & floor pan.

Fail 18 Aug 2017 145,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

offside rear seat belt buckle damaged.

signs of corrosion in rear chassis & floor pan.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 137,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2. mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 137,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2. mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 131,126 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear road springs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 131,125 miles

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)

Power steering pump drive system defective power steering belt slips on lock to lock test (2.3.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear road springs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 123,137 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear road springs corroded.

damage to drivers door

small areas of corrosion on rear chassis & subframe.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 123,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear road springs corroded.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

damage to drivers door

small areas of surface on subframes & chassis.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 117,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2013 117,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2012 113,324 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear road springs corroded.

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f tyre on 3.mm.

rear exhaust corroded & in poor condition (minor exhaust leak)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 109,122 miles

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

all 4 road sprin gs corroded.

damage to drivers door. w/washers poor aim.

front brake discs poor condition. presented with only 2 rear seats fittede.

n/s/r seat belt webbing in poor condition.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 101,678 miles

washers poor opporation . wiper blades poor condition . rear road springs corroded. front brake discs poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2009 96,119 miles

exhaust corroded in places

front brake discs poor condition.

n/s/r seat belt webbing poor condition.

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2008 95,993 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

exhaust corroded in places

front brake discs poor condition.

n/s/r seat belt webbing poor condition.

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2008 89,583 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 82,130 miles

Nearside 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 28 Nov 2005 73,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 TRV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TRV, 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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R977 TRV is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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