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T398 SPN

1999 Toyota Picnic

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,372 mi
Last recorded155,372 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT398 SPN
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 155,372 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 155,368 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 153,101 miles

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

Offside front wheelbearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 148,721 miles

Indicator switch slightly sticking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 142,945 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumpear damage slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2010 138,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 138,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 131,703 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 122,698 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 122,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 115,331 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 106,396 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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T398 SPN is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T398 SPN, 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 T398 SPN registered?

T398 SPN is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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