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R989 DRE

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,257 mi
Last recorded74,257 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 DRE
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2009 74,257 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 74,257 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2008 69,768 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 69,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,766 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 55,660 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 52,826 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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R989 DRE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R989 DRE, 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 R989 DRE registered?

R989 DRE is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R989 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 DRE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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