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Y198 PAJ

2001 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,491 mi
Last recorded119,491 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Picnic95,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 PAJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 119,491 miles

Spare tyre flat

Fail 28 Jan 2017 119,491 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Feb 2016 112,050 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly chaffed/corroded

nearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

offside front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

under body and inner sills surface rust

Pass 9 Feb 2015 106,833 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 101,071 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 101,071 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 96,159 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 96,154 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Feb 2011 91,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers side wiper split

front discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2010 84,686 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,572 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 76,492 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 66,941 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 56,414 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 47,549 miles

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

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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Y198 PAJ is a 2001 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 95,947 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 Y198 PAJ, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y198 PAJ registered?

Y198 PAJ is a 2001 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y198 PAJ safe to buy?

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