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S637 AAF

1998 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,875 mi
Last recorded136,875 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Picnic112,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS637 AAF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 136,875 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + earth wire adrift (7.1.2)

corrosion front brake backplates

corrosion front shockers

front tyres wear edge

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 136,875 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + earth wire adrift (7.1.2)

corrosion front brake backplates

corrosion front shockers

front tyres wear edge

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 129,935 miles

Oil leak

slight blow rear exhaust

Fail 6 Feb 2015 129,935 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 12 Feb 2014 123,629 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

tyre wear edges

Fail 12 Feb 2014 123,629 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

tyre wear edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 116,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre damage sidewall

play rack

Fail 8 Feb 2013 116,942 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre damage sidewall

play rack

Pass 23 Feb 2012 108,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 108,142 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 100,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 100,452 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 91,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

axle bushes det

dam p n/s rack boot

Pass 9 Mar 2009 83,102 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 80,900 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 71,139 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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S637 AAF is a 1998 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S637 AAF, 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 S637 AAF registered?

S637 AAF is a 1998 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S637 AAF safe to buy?

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