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S972 LBT

1999 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

153,302 mi
Last recorded153,302 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 LBT
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 153,302 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 135,440 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 134,542 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 134,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 131,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 131,258 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 127,948 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 125,375 miles

Offside Front Outer c/v boot slight damage but still stops the ingress of dirt

both rear outer brake pipes pitting but ok at time of test

Fail 18 Jan 2017 125,375 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer c/v boot slight damage but still stops the ingress of dirt

both rear outer brake pipes pitting but ok at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2016 121,594 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 121,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 116,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 110,208 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,961 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 103,934 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 99,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 92,913 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 88,273 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

OS HEADLAMP DAMAGED

Fail 28 Jan 2010 88,270 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

OS HEADLAMP DAMAGED

Pass 30 Jan 2009 83,603 miles

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

OSF HEADLAMP SLIGHT DAMAGE

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2008 79,686 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 79,686 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 73,379 miles

off side front brake disc showing wear on inner face front suspension arm rear bushes showing wear exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2006 63,142 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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S972 LBT is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S972 LBT, 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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S972 LBT is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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