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V178 ELF

1999 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

130,806 mi
Last recorded130,806 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 ELF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 130,806 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 124,090 miles

Front both brake hoses slightly worn

Front both c.v boots slightly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2015 118,188 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,354 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 103,643 miles

ADVICE NEAR SIDE WIPER STARTED TO PERISH,

Pass 3 Nov 2012 95,513 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,716 miles

ADVICE SUSPECT FRONT PADS LOW.

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2011 88,688 miles

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

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

ADVICE SUSPECT FRONT PADS LOW.

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2010 80,274 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,135 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,897 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,049 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 44,520 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 37,487 miles

spare tyre defective

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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V178 ELF is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 V178 ELF, 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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What year was V178 ELF registered?

V178 ELF is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V178 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V178 ELF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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