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V248 GDP

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,608 mi
Last recorded195,608 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 GDP
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 195,608 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 191,944 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2014 191,944 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 179,671 miles

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

airbox vibrates

both front shock gaiters loose/bump stops split

engine oil leak

front wipers smearing slightly, nsf arm spring weak

nsr tyre outer sidewall scrubbed, tyre perished

osf foglamp missing

osf headlamp lens damaged but not affecting beam pattern

rear lower shock bushes cracked/perished

Pass 23 Nov 2012 167,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front shock gaiters split.

engine oil filler cap missing.

engine oil leak on underside of engine.

offside front brake binding slightly.

offside front headlamp lens stone chipped.

Fail 22 Nov 2012 167,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front shock gaiters split.

engine oil filler cap missing.

engine oil leak on underside of engine.

offside front brake binding slightly.

offside front headlamp lens stone chipped.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 159,595 miles

both front bump stops badly perished

front brake discs pitted and corroded

o/s and n/s front wishbone rear bushes cracking

o/s headlamp lense damaged

o/s/f fog lamp missing

reverse lamps inop

Fail 18 Nov 2011 159,595 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front bump stops badly perished

front brake discs pitted and corroded

o/s and n/s front wishbone rear bushes cracking

o/s headlamp lense damaged

o/s/f fog lamp missing

reverse lamps inop

Pass 19 Nov 2010 151,135 miles

o/s/f fog missing

v belt poor and needs ajustment

washer have poor spray

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

aux belt cracked

bouth front shock bump stops very poor condition

chip in o/s/f head light

front discs pitted

n/s/center seat belt retracting poor

o/s/center seat belt retracting poor

Pass 25 Nov 2009 144,181 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 134,669 miles

0/s/f fog light missing

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bonnet stand broken

fuel cap doesn't open

left center seat belt doesn't retract very well

o/s/f head light chiped

rear axel beem bushes cracked

wipers smear screen

Fail 14 Nov 2008 134,531 miles

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

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

0/s/f fog light missing

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bonnet stand broken

fuel cap doesn't open

left center seat belt doesn't retract very well

o/s/f head light chiped

rear axel beem bushes cracked

wipers smear screen

Pass 16 Nov 2007 123,111 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front right fog light missing

multy grove belt cracked

rear left tyre in poor condition, walls are cracking

rear number plate poor condition

rear right tyre steping on eages

Pass 4 Nov 2006 110,617 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 110,617 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside front fog lamp missing.

Rear shock absorber bushes starting to crack.

Fail 15 Nov 2005 98,924 miles

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

off side front head lamp lense chipped

off side front wiper blade slightly split, still clearing screen

small chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2005 98,924 miles

off side front head lamp lense chipped

off side front wiper blade slightly split, still clearing screen

small chips in windscreen

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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V248 GDP is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V248 GDP, 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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V248 GDP is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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