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S228 SBU

1999 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,738 mi
Last recorded141,738 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 SBU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 141,738 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 137,393 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 132,203 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 127,779 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 123,303 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 118,767 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 114,870 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 110,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 103,127 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 103,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 96,637 miles

Advice on condion of both rear tyres that the side walls are cracking.

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

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

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

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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S228 SBU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S228 SBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S228 SBU registered?

S228 SBU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S228 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S228 SBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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