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T396 DBY

1999 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,999 mi
Last recorded177,999 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT396 DBY
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 177,999 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 170,019 miles

Near side front shock absorber leaking

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 169,624 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Near side front shock absorber leaking

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 159,107 miles

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

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

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

Near side front shock absorber leaking

Near side rear tyre out of shape

Off side rear tyre worn on inside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 159,107 miles

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

Near side front shock absorber leaking

Near side rear tyre out of shape

Off side rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 148,418 miles

front and rear registration plates damaged/delaminating

rear acle mounting bushes perishing/splitting, no excess movement though

Pass 15 Jun 2009 140,131 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 140,131 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 133,573 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 133,573 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 123,680 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2006 109,971 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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T396 DBY is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T396 DBY, 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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T396 DBY is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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