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Y398 SCT

2001 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,527 mi
Last recorded92,527 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Picnic95,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 SCT
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 92,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,155 miles

nearside front flasher lens missing

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 22 Dec 2016 86,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front flasher lens missing

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 18 Dec 2015 79,418 miles

nearside front flasher lens missing

nearside front wing damaged

offside front brake disc rusted

Fail 18 Dec 2015 79,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

nearside front flasher lens missing

nearside front wing damaged

offside front brake disc rusted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 72,674 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 65,466 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2013 65,466 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2012 61,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2012 61,412 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,388 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 51,605 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,969 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,189 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,671 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 38,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,378 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,988 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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Y398 SCT is a 2001 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y398 SCT, 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 Y398 SCT registered?

Y398 SCT is a 2001 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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