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V203 MGU

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,501 mi
Last recorded120,501 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 MGU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 120,501 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 110,454 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 110,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 105,034 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 105,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 95,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 95,992 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 88,178 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 88,178 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 82,865 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 78,270 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 78,270 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V203 MGU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V203 MGU, 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 V203 MGU registered?

V203 MGU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V203 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V203 MGU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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