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V428 SWT

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,375 mi
Last recorded128,375 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV428 SWT
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 128,375 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 128,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 117,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2017 107,613 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,163 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear axle bushes starting to split

corrosion on rear inner sills

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,841 miles

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

nsf inner cv boot has a slight seap of grease

Pass 10 Oct 2011 78,594 miles

Both front tyres slightly perishing

O/S/R Tyre slightly perishing

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,489 miles

PAS pipe's corroded in place's

Fail 12 Oct 2010 75,489 miles

PAS pipe's corroded in place's

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,765 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,215 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 65,511 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 59,488 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 55,377 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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V428 SWT is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V428 SWT, 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 V428 SWT registered?

V428 SWT is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V428 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V428 SWT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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