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V356 EWE

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,690 mi
Last recorded146,690 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 EWE
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 146,690 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 142,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 142,623 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 136,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 136,909 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 128,760 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded broth front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

hand brake travel

Pass 29 Mar 2016 122,226 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust holder roper slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 122,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust holder roper slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 116,276 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall

Fail 25 Apr 2015 116,276 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2014 111,331 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 107,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 107,982 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 105,321 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 100,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 100,913 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 95,598 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 88,154 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 88,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 73,622 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,116 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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V356 EWE is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V356 EWE, 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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V356 EWE is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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