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W408 MCU

2000 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,053 mi
Last recorded135,053 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Picnic103,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 MCU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 135,053 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 133,014 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 131,738 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 128,611 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 128,607 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 125,943 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 125,902 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2014 121,768 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 116,362 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 116,367 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 111,933 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 111,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2011 107,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 103,490 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 103,490 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2009 97,821 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 97,821 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 91,726 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 91,726 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2007 85,480 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 85,480 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 79,718 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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W408 MCU is a 2000 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W408 MCU, 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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W408 MCU is a 2000 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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