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S96 XCA

1999 Toyota Picnic

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

170,764 mi
Last recorded170,764 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 XCA
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 170,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2021 170,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 165,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sction (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 165,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sction (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 152,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 152,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 142,471 miles

vehicle underside has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2018 142,468 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

vehicle underside has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2017 131,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 131,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 116,082 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 116,082 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,417 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 96,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 96,686 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 96,520 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

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

Corroded lip on inner edge of front brake discs. recommend renewal

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside windscreen washer partially blocked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering / suspension / brake components are corroded

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 94,381 miles

Battery is insecure

Front brake discs have a corroded lip on their inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of general corrosion around all of underside

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 94,381 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Battery is insecure

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs have a corroded lip on their inner edge

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of general corrosion around all of underside

Pass 24 Feb 2011 93,791 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 93,777 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 92,307 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 92,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 88,892 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 88,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,417 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 74,044 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 63,555 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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S96 XCA is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 109,114 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 S96 XCA, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S96 XCA is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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