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W397 TJU

2000 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,622 mi
Last recorded169,622 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota Picnic103,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 TJU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 169,622 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 169,619 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 165,659 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 165,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box / catalyst outlet joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking offside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 159,591 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 153,479 miles

O/SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Pass 9 Apr 2019 147,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 147,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 139,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 130,372 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 130,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 123,410 miles

Both rear tyres:- cracking on inner and outer sidewalls.

Nearside body sill panel damaged.

Offside front tyre:- tread wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 123,410 miles

Both rear tyres:- cracking on inner and outer sidewalls.

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

Nearside body sill panel damaged.

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

Offside front tyre:- tread wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 116,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 111,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 105,217 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,442 miles

O/S/F flasher lamp cracked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Apr 2011 95,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F flasher lamp cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,162 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 77,984 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,984 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,688 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 67,688 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,276 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,206 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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W397 TJU is a 2000 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,259 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 W397 TJU, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W397 TJU is a 2000 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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