MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
has a cut in near side front tyre not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
N/S/R tyre outer sidewall perished.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Noise from cambelt area.
How Reliable is the Toyota Picnic?
Based on 118,752 MOT tests across 9,732 vehicles.
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S897 SDP is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 S897 SDP, 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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S897 SDP is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 25 January 1999.
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