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P119 VGC

1997 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,061 mi
Last recorded137,061 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Picnic113,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 VGC
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 137,061 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 130,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 124,627 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2016 117,895 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 112,333 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 105,310 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 105,310 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 99,787 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 99,769 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 93,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 86,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 1 Dec 2010 79,615 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,421 miles

both rear seats missing

Pass 24 Nov 2008 67,851 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Nov 2008 67,851 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,549 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,582 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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P119 VGC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Picnic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 113,306 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 P119 VGC, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Picnic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P119 VGC registered?

P119 VGC is a 1997 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P119 VGC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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