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R993 GKO

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,801 mi
Last recorded121,801 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 GKO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 121,801 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 121,801 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,075 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 119,075 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 118,238 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 117,391 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 117,391 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 116,218 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 116,218 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 114,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 111,988 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 109,566 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 106,049 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall .

Pass 6 Aug 2008 106,049 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall .

Pass 27 Jul 2007 100,129 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 93,848 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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R993 GKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R993 GKO, 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 R993 GKO registered?

R993 GKO is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R993 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R993 GKO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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