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S285 MEF

1998 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,256 mi
Last recorded94,256 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Picnic112,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 MEF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 94,256 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 82,841 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 73,666 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 73,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 62,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 96,089 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 92,479 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 92,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 89,173 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2006 89,173 miles

all tyres worn on edges

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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S285 MEF is a 1998 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 112,313 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 S285 MEF, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S285 MEF registered?

S285 MEF is a 1998 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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