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R986 NGM

1997 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,691 mi
Last recorded142,691 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 NGM
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 142,691 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 142,691 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 137,811 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 132,695 miles

Offside Front inner arm slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2014 128,529 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 120,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 120,389 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 115,089 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 115,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 111,360 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 108,421 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 108,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 103,706 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 100,837 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 97,058 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 93,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 88,802 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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R986 NGM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R986 NGM, 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 R986 NGM registered?

R986 NGM is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R986 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R986 NGM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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