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H15 MSX

1998 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,547 mi
Last recorded146,547 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Toyota Picnic112,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 MSX
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 146,547 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 145,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 142,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 139,023 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 138,988 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 134,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre is quite worn on the inner edge

possible oil leak in the engine bay

rear exhaust silencer is corroded and starting to leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 134,307 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre is quite worn on the inner edge

possible oil leak in the engine bay

rear exhaust silencer is corroded and starting to leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 128,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

exhaust system is corroded and has a small leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 128,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

exhaust system is corroded and has a small leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 122,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat adult seat belt not tested

rear seats at the rear not presented adult seat belts not tested

Pass 1 Sep 2012 116,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust pipe slightly rusty towards rear

front tyres have slight wear on inside on tread

Pass 1 Sep 2011 112,535 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear coil springs corroded

slight play to steering rack and noisy

some corrosion to both outer inner cills

wheel trims fitted at time of test hubs nuts ect not checked

Fail 19 Aug 2011 112,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear coil springs corroded

slight play to steering rack and noisy

some corrosion to both outer inner cills

wheel trims fitted at time of test hubs nuts ect not checked

Pass 27 Aug 2010 108,224 miles

both outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking

both rear suspension springs are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

offside wiper blade is split and a little loose but still clears the screen

Pass 17 Aug 2009 103,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

chips to screen

o/s/r tyre perished

oil level near minimum

wipers poor

Pass 2 Sep 2008 98,442 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 93,417 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 87,476 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight perishing of sidewalls on NSR tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2005 79,468 miles

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

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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H15 MSX is a 1998 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 H15 MSX, 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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What year was H15 MSX registered?

H15 MSX is a 1998 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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