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T179 SFS

1999 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,134 mi
Last recorded131,134 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 SFS
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 131,134 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 131,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2013 124,548 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 116,346 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 116,344 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 111,869 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 111,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,397 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 2 Sep 2009 91,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 91,123 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 80,070 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,481 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 70,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 66,465 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 57,722 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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T179 SFS is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T179 SFS, 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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What year was T179 SFS registered?

T179 SFS is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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