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T942 LCJ

1999 Toyota Picnic

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,720 mi
Last recorded185,720 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT942 LCJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 185,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 185,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 179,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 174,440 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Oil drip from Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 167,404 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 159,995 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 159,969 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads have severe uneven wear between the O/S and N/S.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 153,753 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 143,982 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 137,967 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 130,775 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

warning light staying on

Pass 25 May 2016 123,000 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management warning light staying on

Pass 20 May 2015 115,565 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 110,507 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 105,234 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 105,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 99,709 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 92,157 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 92,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 87,033 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 80,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 64,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 58,817 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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T942 LCJ is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T942 LCJ, 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 T942 LCJ registered?

T942 LCJ is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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