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S240 MES

1999 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,837 mi
Last recorded98,837 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 MES
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 98,837 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 98,779 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 98,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 98,121 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,286 miles

2 x front tyres wearing inner edges

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 85,286 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

2 x front tyres wearing inner edges

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,073 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 68,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,121 miles

nearside front shocker slightly leaking

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,995 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 46,995 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 37,175 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight dampness at n/s/front strut.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 34,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S240 MES is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S240 MES, 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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S240 MES is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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