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T378 ELO

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,270 mi
Last recorded159,270 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT378 ELO
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 159,270 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Fail 19 Jul 2016 159,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER AND REAR (7.1.2)

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

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

2/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS

Pass 13 Jul 2015 156,419 miles

1/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND STARTING TO CRACK 2/ SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAKS 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 22 Aug 2014 152,758 miles

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 21 Aug 2014 152,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1/ ENGINE OIL LEAKS 2/ BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 4 Mar 2013 137,579 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 137,579 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 124,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 119,016 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 119,016 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 112,483 miles

1/ REAR AXLE BEAM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Fail 29 Jul 2009 112,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1/ REAR AXLE BEAM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 2 Aug 2007 96,294 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES 2/ REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO FADE

Pass 26 Jul 2006 87,024 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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T378 ELO is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T378 ELO, 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 T378 ELO registered?

T378 ELO is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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