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T240 SMW

1999 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,495 mi
Last recorded187,495 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 SMW
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 187,495 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 187,495 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 182,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 175,406 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 172,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front and n/s rear tyres scrubbing off on inner edge

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 162,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 162,908 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 152,469 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 152,469 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f cv boot cracking advise replacment

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 141,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 141,935 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 131,864 miles

Back box exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated

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

Front exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated

Fuel tank corroded

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

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

Nearside front brake disc scored inner edge

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

Offside front brake disc scored inner edge

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 131,864 miles

Back box exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated

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

Front exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated

Fuel tank corroded

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

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

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

Nearside front brake disc scored inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake disc scored inner edge

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 119,804 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 119,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 108,741 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 97,131 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 85,593 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 67,607 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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T240 SMW is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T240 SMW, 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 T240 SMW registered?

T240 SMW is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is T240 SMW safe to buy?

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