1997 Toyota Picnic 2.0L Petrol · R891 KNW
1997 Toyota Picnic (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 157,183 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2016.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PICNIC
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R891 KNW Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/03/2016
- 157,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R891 KNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Picnic (R891 KNW) between April 2006 and March 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”; “Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
R891 KNW Mileage History
- 27/04/200680,198 mi
- 12/04/200794,050 mi+13,852 mi
- 28/04/2008109,489 mi+15,439 mi
- 03/04/2009123,838 mi+14,349 mi
- 26/03/2010133,253 mi+9,415 mi
- 25/02/2011138,357 mi+5,104 mi
- 20/02/2012141,675 mi+3,318 mi
- 20/02/2012141,676 mi+1 mi
- 06/03/2013148,413 mi+6,737 mi
- 04/03/2014147,847 mi-566 mi
- 05/03/2015151,787 mi+3,940 mi
- 06/03/2015151,790 mi+3 mi
- 01/03/2016157,183 mi+5,393 mi
Average of roughly 7,819 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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