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V185 ELF

1999 Toyota Picnic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,935 mi
Last recorded96,935 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV185 ELF
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 96,935 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,565 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 88,652 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,063 miles

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

osf door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,347 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 74,318 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,605 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,820 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 60,083 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,360 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 51,360 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V185 ELF is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V185 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 V185 ELF registered?

V185 ELF is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V185 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V185 ELF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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