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T389 SUT

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

222,274 mi
Last recorded222,274 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT389 SUT
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 222,274 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 219,073 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 215,121 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 211,433 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 204,141 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 204,130 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 197,920 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 190,607 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 190,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 183,367 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Engine oil leak.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 174,686 miles

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

High level stop light not working.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 174,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

High level stop light not working.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 163,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 150,531 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 150,531 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 132,996 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 128,782 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,577 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 105,251 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 92,666 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 80,930 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 71,214 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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T389 SUT is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T389 SUT, 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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T389 SUT is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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