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Y278 NMR

2001 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

529,826 mi
Last recorded529,826 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Picnic95,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 NMR
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 529,826 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 529,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 494,240 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 493,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 468,691 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (2.5.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2015 468,147 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 428,757 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 428,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 422,713 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under vehicle prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 422,478 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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

under vehicle prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 379,931 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 379,926 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 377,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in door hinges

play in steering rack mountings

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

sill damaged

various areas of corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2013 377,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in door hinges

play in steering rack mountings

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

sill damaged

various areas of corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2013 366,183 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

movement in steerng rack mountains

play in door hinges

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

sill damage

various areas of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2013 366,501 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Slight play in door hinges

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 366,183 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

movement in steerng rack mountains

play in door hinges

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

sill damage

various areas of corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2012 287,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

middle exhaust corroded

movement steering rack mountains

play in door hinges

rear coilsprings corroded

rear shock absorber rubbers worn

various areas of corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2012 287,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

middle exhaust corroded

movement steering rack mountains

play in door hinges

rear coilsprings corroded

rear shock absorber rubbers worn

various areas of corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2011 240,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

various areas of corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2010 210,043 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 178,677 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 178,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 139,550 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 139,548 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 116,318 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 91,017 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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Y278 NMR is a 2001 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 95,947 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 Y278 NMR, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y278 NMR is a 2001 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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