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T243 RCD

1999 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,904 mi
Last recorded130,904 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 RCD
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2013 130,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2013 130,904 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2012 128,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 124,867 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 124,867 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 121,848 miles

Nearside rear seat missing - Seatbelt stork not checked.

Offside rear seat missing - Seatbelt stork not checked.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 117,744 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 117,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 112,575 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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T243 RCD is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T243 RCD, 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 T243 RCD registered?

T243 RCD is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T243 RCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T243 RCD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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