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T579 BRA

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,992 mi
Last recorded224,992 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 BRA
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 224,992 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 224,709 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 213,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front tyre worn on both shoulders

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 213,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front tyre worn on both shoulders

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 200,118 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 199,860 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 190,579 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack arm

Fail 23 Oct 2013 190,208 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack arm

Pass 19 Nov 2012 179,174 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 179,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 167,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 154,777 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear most seats and seatbelts not fitted at time of test.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 154,532 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear most seats and seatbelts not fitted at time of test.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 142,702 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Nov 2008 129,770 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 129,764 miles

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

Car tested under wet conditions

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 28 Nov 2007 116,554 miles

Nearside 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)

n/s/r tyre slight uneven tread wear.

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Fail 21 Nov 2007 116,270 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

n/s/r tyre slight uneven tread wear.

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 101,422 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

unable to cheak both n/s and o/s rear most seat belts as seats are missing

Pass 11 Oct 2005 87,165 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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T579 BRA 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 60%.

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 T579 BRA, 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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T579 BRA is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 11 August 1999.

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