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T401 TMV

1999 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

107,417 mi
Last recorded107,417 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT401 TMV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 107,417 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 107,416 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 103,587 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre rear stop light not working

Fail 5 Jul 2017 103,587 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge perishing and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre rear stop light not working

Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,635 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Oil leak ()

centre rear stop light not working

Fail 5 Jul 2016 99,635 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Oil leak ()

centre rear stop light not working

Pass 6 Jul 2015 96,238 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 96,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 90,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 90,021 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,427 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jul 2013 83,427 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,973 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 74,941 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 69,449 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 69,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,824 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 64,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,756 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 56,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,138 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,597 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 48,597 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,194 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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T401 TMV is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 T401 TMV, 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 T401 TMV registered?

T401 TMV is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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