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R997 NPY

1997 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,536 mi
Last recorded88,536 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 NPY
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2009 88,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 88,536 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 76,903 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 76,903 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 8 May 2007 65,133 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 65,133 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT INOP

POWER STEERING PUMP WET AND HOSES

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 29 Jul 2006 123,598 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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R997 NPY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R997 NPY, 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 R997 NPY registered?

R997 NPY is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R997 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R997 NPY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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