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T859 BGU

1999 Toyota Picnic

Maroon Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,230 mi
Last recorded214,230 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT859 BGU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2019 214,230 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner lamp damage

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

noisey front drive belt

various body damage

Pass 22 Aug 2018 209,305 miles

both number plate lamps dim

both registration plates deteriorating

nearside rear inner lamp damage

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2018 209,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both number plate lamps dim

both registration plates deteriorating

nearside rear inner lamp damage

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2017 203,105 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 193,856 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside rear tyre inner edge wearing low and inner wall damaged 185/65R14

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2016 193,856 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn and cords exposed 195/65R14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

*** Clutch worn ***

Centre brake light not working

Exhaust rattle when accelerating

Nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside rear tyre inner edge wearing low and inner wall damaged 185/65R14

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 187,236 miles

** clutch worn to excess **

both rear reg plate lights dim

nearside rear lamp damage

offside outer cv gaitor pin hole leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 187,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185/70/14 - o/s/f tyre is 195/65/14 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185/70/14 - o/s/r tyre is 195/65/14 (4.1.A.1a)

** clutch worn to excess **

both rear reg plate lights dim

nearside rear lamp damage

offside outer cv gaitor pin hole leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 178,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both no plate lights dim

nearside front wheel cap missing

Fail 22 Aug 2014 178,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both no plate lights dim

nearside front wheel cap missing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 169,770 miles

front crossmember behind bumper damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2013 169,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front crossmember behind bumper damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2012 161,117 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 151,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 151,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 149,962 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 135,384 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 135,384 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 120,844 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 104,750 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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T859 BGU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Maroon with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T859 BGU, 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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T859 BGU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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