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S140 BCD

1998 Toyota Picnic

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,393 mi
Last recorded193,393 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Picnic112,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 BCD
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 193,393 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 177,280 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on inner edge.

Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Nearside wiper split but still clears screen.

Very rear seats folded up unable to inspect seatbelts.

Fail 22 Sep 2012 177,274 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres wearing more on inner edge.

Front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.

Nearside wiper split but still clears screen.

Very rear seats folded up unable to inspect seatbelts.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 157,993 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 157,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 141,966 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2009 125,987 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 125,643 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 113,470 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 101,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 94,797 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 94,797 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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S140 BCD is a 1998 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 112,313 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 S140 BCD, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S140 BCD registered?

S140 BCD is a 1998 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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