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S245 BNJ

1999 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,059 mi
Last recorded159,059 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 BNJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 159,059 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 159,049 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 152,230 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 152,230 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 148,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 148,771 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 146,083 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 142,710 miles

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 139,705 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 139,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 136,905 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 136,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 134,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 131,273 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 127,890 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 127,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 123,888 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 111,494 miles

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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S245 BNJ is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S245 BNJ, 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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S245 BNJ is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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