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VJI 4194

1997 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,749 mi
Last recorded176,749 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 4194
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2012 176,749 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 170,676 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 164,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 158,928 miles

advise damage to windscreen on 10mm at time of test

advise front brake pads wearing thin at time of test

advise slight deteriation to front numberplate at time of test ( still readable at set distance of 60ft )

advise steering rack feeling "notchy" at time of test

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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VJI 4194 is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VJI 4194, 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 VJI 4194 registered?

VJI 4194 is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is VJI 4194 safe to buy?

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