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B7 SHH

1998 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,972 mi
Last recorded164,972 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Picnic112,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 SHH
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 164,972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s,o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s,o/s (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 164,972 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s,o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s,o/s (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 157,132 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 149,482 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 143,494 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s,o/s front tyre worn from inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2012 143,494 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s,o/s front tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 134,696 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 134,696 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 126,934 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 126,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 118,615 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 118,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 109,541 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 109,541 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 103,441 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 103,441 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISED .CORROSION BUILDING ON EXHAUST SYSTEM.ADVISED .CLUTCH CONDITION

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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B7 SHH is a 1998 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 112,313 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 B7 SHH, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B7 SHH is a 1998 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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