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T556 SWV

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,909 mi
Last recorded103,909 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 SWV
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,909 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 101,135 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter weeping

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 98,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Pass 1 Aug 2019 95,350 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Pass 7 Jul 2018 90,408 miles

Both nearside rear and offside rear suspension beam bushes showing age and wear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 86,108 miles

Rear tyres showing age and cracking

Strong Advise: Both front tyres devoid of tread inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,315 miles

Front tyres low/wearing inner and outer edges

Rear tyres cracking/showing age

Fail 7 Jul 2015 76,935 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions high

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 76,935 miles

exhaust emissions high

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,124 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 71,114 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,159 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 66,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,195 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,887 miles

exhaust emissions high, emissions test done twice

Pass 29 May 2009 59,754 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 57,120 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 54,838 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 52,952 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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T556 SWV is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T556 SWV, 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 T556 SWV registered?

T556 SWV is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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