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S173 BUB

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

259,280 mi
Last recorded259,280 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 BUB
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 259,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 248,091 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 232,663 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2010 232,653 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2009 222,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 222,097 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 206,125 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 194,482 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 174,159 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 174,159 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 157,180 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Oct 2007 157,180 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Apr 2007 138,824 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 138,824 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 123,306 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 123,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 106,790 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S173 BUB is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 109,114 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 S173 BUB, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S173 BUB is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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