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S42 ACG

1998 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,055 mi
Last recorded83,055 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Toyota Picnic112,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 ACG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 83,055 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 82,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,745 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 81,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 80,205 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 78,820 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 4 Mar 2008 72,121 miles

Small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 58,643 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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S42 ACG is a 1998 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S42 ACG, 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 S42 ACG registered?

S42 ACG is a 1998 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S42 ACG safe to buy?

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