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R987 HMR

1997 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,764 mi
Last recorded128,764 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 HMR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 128,764 miles

Nearside front suspension bump stop damaged.

Oil leak from rear of engine.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 128,764 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside front suspension bump stop damaged.

Oil leak from rear of engine.

Pass 14 Dec 2011

both rear trailing arm bushes cracking up

general corrosion to both rear coil springs

general corrosion to front anti roll bar

milage not displayed

oil leak from engine near pas pump (engine oil)

Fail 14 Dec 2011

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear trailing arm bushes cracking up

general corrosion to both rear coil springs

general corrosion to front anti roll bar

milage not displayed

oil leak from engine near pas pump (engine oil)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 109,811 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 101,654 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 93,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2007 85,465 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 74,586 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 67,576 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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R987 HMR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R987 HMR, 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 R987 HMR registered?

R987 HMR is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R987 HMR safe to buy?

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