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N531 SMX

1996 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,182 mi
Last recorded107,182 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Toyota Picnic115,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 SMX
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2006 107,182 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 107,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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N531 SMX is a 1996 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 115,334 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 N531 SMX, 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 30 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 N531 SMX registered?

N531 SMX is a 1996 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N531 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N531 SMX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N531 SMX have outstanding finance?

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