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V197 FLB

1999 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,144 mi
Last recorded121,144 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 FLB
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 121,144 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 121,141 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 117,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 113,852 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 113,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,285 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,758 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 97,090 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 91,514 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 91,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 85,082 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 85,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,445 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 77,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,296 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 70,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,911 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 62,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,708 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,861 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,034 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 42,442 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 42,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V197 FLB is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V197 FLB, 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 V197 FLB registered?

V197 FLB is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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