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Y685 ARL

2001 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,700 mi
Last recorded165,700 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Toyota Picnic95,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 ARL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 165,700 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 165,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 161,350 miles

o/s wiper blade incorectly fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2009 158,228 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 158,228 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

slight knock in rack

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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Y685 ARL is a 2001 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 95,947 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 Y685 ARL, 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 25 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 Y685 ARL registered?

Y685 ARL is a 2001 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y685 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y685 ARL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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