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S983 RFH

1999 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,444 mi
Last recorded102,444 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 RFH
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,444 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 102,444 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front 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 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine light on

Fail 29 Mar 2011 87,416 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 81,647 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 81,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 76,746 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 71,194 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 71,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 54,388 miles

1. front brake discs pitted 2. n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to perrish 3. rear wiper blade split

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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S983 RFH is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S983 RFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S983 RFH registered?

S983 RFH is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S983 RFH safe to buy?

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