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N486 SMV

2002 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

223,878 mi
Last recorded223,878 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Toyota Picnic106,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 223,878 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2011 216,388 miles

indicator switch worn

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside drive shaft worn

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Sep 2011 216,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

indicator switch worn

nearside front tyre low on tread

offside drive shaft worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jul 2010 211,042 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)

both rear springs corrodedd slightly

exhaust system corroded slightly

nearside front tyre has cracks on inner side wall

nearside front tyre has nail in tread

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

offside rear tyre side wall perished

oil leak fron engine

Pass 10 Jul 2009 200,527 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres slightly cracking on sidewalls + in tread

Fail 10 Jul 2009 200,527 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres slightly cracking on sidewalls + in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2008 193,377 miles

Unable to inspect brake pipes due to grease

Pass 17 Jul 2007 183,565 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 183,565 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 166,957 miles

Nearside 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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N486 SMV is a 2002 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 106,334 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N486 SMV, 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 24 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 N486 SMV registered?

N486 SMV is a 2002 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 22 August 2002.

Is N486 SMV safe to buy?

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