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V237 GHJ

1999 Toyota Picnic

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,415 mi
Last recorded157,415 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV237 GHJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 157,415 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 157,415 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 143,468 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 129,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 129,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 117,293 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 110,414 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 100,707 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 92,443 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 91,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 81,234 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,928 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 55,134 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 44,180 miles

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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V237 GHJ is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V237 GHJ, 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 V237 GHJ registered?

V237 GHJ is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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