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S961 LKV

1999 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,772 mi
Last recorded179,772 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 LKV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 179,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak on engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 179,772 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak on engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 76,794 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 174,789 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 169,906 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 169,906 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

play in steering rack inner joint off side

Pass 4 Nov 2014 163,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f sidelamp bulb dim

Pass 5 Nov 2013 158,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 148,912 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 141,638 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2011 137,294 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2009 131,669 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 127,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

far rear seats removed at the time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2007 122,285 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 122,285 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 110,296 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 92,181 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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S961 LKV is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S961 LKV, 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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What year was S961 LKV registered?

S961 LKV is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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