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T479 SWC

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,037 mi
Last recorded188,037 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 SWC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 188,037 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 183,579 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 178,247 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 172,715 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 166,640 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 160,946 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 154,519 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 148,423 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 144,860 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 144,860 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 140,311 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 126,320 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 126,320 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear seat belt stalk cover damaged

rear reg plate slightly faded

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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T479 SWC is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T479 SWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T479 SWC registered?

T479 SWC is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is T479 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T479 SWC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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