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V218 MGU

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,588 mi
Last recorded143,588 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 MGU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 143,588 miles

n/s rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2015 140,872 miles

p.a.s pipes getting rusty

rear brake balance 28%

road springs getting rusty

slight cracks o/s/r tyre wall

Fail 24 Jan 2015 140,652 miles

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

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

p.a.s pipes getting rusty

rear brake balance 28%

road springs getting rusty

slight cracks o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 25 Jan 2014 130,931 miles

rear road springs rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2013 121,676 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 121,537 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 111,768 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Feb 2011 104,252 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 31 Jan 2011 104,240 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jan 2010 97,972 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 89,057 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 80,848 miles

front pads getting low advise replacement

road springs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyre walls starting to perish

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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V218 MGU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V218 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V218 MGU registered?

V218 MGU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V218 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V218 MGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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