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S248 BNJ

1999 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

108,407 mi
Last recorded108,407 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 BNJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 108,407 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 30 Dec 2024 108,392 miles

under body has been under sealed, unable to fully assess some components.

Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,042 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 105,598 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Small oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 104,077 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 104,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 103,291 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity boot deteriorated / cracking

Spare tyre defective Tyre flat ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,646 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 99,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,293 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,881 miles

both rear seats not fitted at timeof test

slight smell of fuel round petrol tank but no apparant leak found

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,705 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Jan 2013 75,511 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,710 miles

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

n/s & o/s front tyres are worn off on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,969 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 61,383 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,909 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,238 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 44,557 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 39,227 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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S248 BNJ is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 S248 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S248 BNJ registered?

S248 BNJ is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S248 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S248 BNJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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