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R101 FPN

1998 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,612 mi
Last recorded93,612 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Picnic112,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 FPN
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2010 93,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 93,612 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 90,456 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 113,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 113,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 103,764 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 103,764 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 92,999 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 92,997 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 72,182 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 71,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 70,196 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 70,196 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 70,164 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 100,365 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 99,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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R101 FPN is a 1998 Toyota Picnic in Green 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 R101 FPN, 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 R101 FPN registered?

R101 FPN is a 1998 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R101 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 FPN shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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