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T197 JGF

1999 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

222,086 mi
Last recorded222,086 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 JGF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 222,086 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 222,085 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 216,580 miles

Exhaust emissions only just met after second fast idle test

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 214,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust emissions only just met after second fast idle

Pass 31 Jul 2019 209,695 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust emissions only just met

Pass 27 Jul 2018 199,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension Bump Stop Split In Half

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Suspension Bump Stop Split In Half

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 199,767 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel Filler Neck (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension Bump Stop Split In Half

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Suspension Bump Stop Split In Half

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 187,970 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 187,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 177,968 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 177,968 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 168,750 miles

Centre brake lamp n/w

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 168,750 miles

Centre brake lamp n/w

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 159,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 159,436 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Aug 2013 148,523 miles

Back Row seats folded down, adults belts visuelly inspected.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 148,523 miles

Back Row seats folded down, adults belts visuelly inspected.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Aug 2012 136,194 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 136,194 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 125,827 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F lower ball joint weeping

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in O/S/F inner steering rack extension arm

Spare wheel outer sidewall cracked close to cords

Fail 10 Aug 2011 125,827 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F lower ball joint weeping

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in O/S/F inner steering rack extension arm

Spare wheel outer sidewall cracked close to cords

Pass 10 Aug 2010 113,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle Beam Bushes Split

Rear Seats Have Been Removed, Seat & Seat Belt Security Not Checked

Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall & Tread Slightly Perished & Cracked

Spare Tyre Cracked & Perished To Excess

Pass 14 Jul 2009 103,011 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 93,275 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper Rubber Starting To Split

Offside Front Brake Back Plate Slightly Corroded

Rear Seats Have Been Removed, Seat Belt & Seat Security Not Checked

Windscreen Has A Combination Of Stone Chips Across Swept Area

Pass 30 Jul 2007 79,445 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 69,907 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 69,907 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 60,147 miles

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

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

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

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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T197 JGF is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T197 JGF, 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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T197 JGF is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 12 August 1999.

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