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T431 DCY

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,629 mi
Last recorded170,629 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT431 DCY
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 170,629 miles

light marking to windscreen

o/s/f tyre heavy inner edge wear

slight corrosion to n/s/r steel brake pipe

Fail 27 Nov 2017 170,629 miles

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

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

light marking to windscreen

o/s/f tyre heavy inner edge wear

slight corrosion to n/s/r steel brake pipe

Pass 11 Nov 2016 158,684 miles

scratch in windscreen

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2016 158,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

scratch in windscreen

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2015 147,135 miles

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 135,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 135,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 123,716 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 116,947 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 116,947 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 108,361 miles

o/s/f brake disc slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre slight uneven wear

slight judder both front brakes

Fail 25 Aug 2011 108,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f brake disc slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre slight uneven wear

slight judder both front brakes

Pass 13 Sep 2010 98,435 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 98,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 81,691 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,673 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 71,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 65,233 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES have worn smooth on inner edges

o/s wiper blade is perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2006 56,845 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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T431 DCY is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T431 DCY, 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 T431 DCY registered?

T431 DCY is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T431 DCY safe to buy?

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