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T551 JLB

1999 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,345 mi
Last recorded66,345 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 JLB
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 66,345 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,769 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2017 58,033 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 58,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in inner sidewall

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,626 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 56,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 54,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,662 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,536 miles

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

o/s/r tyres has poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2012 47,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

o/s/r tyres has poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2011 43,242 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,621 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,142 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,933 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Aug 2008 32,933 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,844 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,321 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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T551 JLB is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T551 JLB, 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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T551 JLB is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T551 JLB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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