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V253 GDP

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

239,756 mi
Last recorded239,756 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV253 GDP
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 239,756 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush starting to crack & perish

Offside Rear axle bush starting to crack & perish

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

all tyres just starting to crack & perish

Fail 9 May 2023 239,603 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bush starting to crack & perish

Offside Rear axle bush starting to crack & perish

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

all tyres just starting to crack & perish

Pass 16 May 2022 235,665 miles

chassis starting to rust

Pass 7 Jun 2021 231,617 miles

all tyres starting to crack & perish

Pass 9 Jun 2020 228,972 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 224,424 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill starting to rust

Pass 11 Jul 2018 215,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 215,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 207,695 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre low on inside edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 199,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 190,157 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 180,460 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

both rear axle pivot bushes are starting to split

offside wiper poor

Fail 8 Jul 2013 170,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 170,070 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 162,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 154,724 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 146,952 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to screen

rear axle pivot bushes are starting to seperate

Pass 29 Jul 2009 138,493 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 128,434 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 120,042 miles

both front tyres cracking

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

damage to screen

rear axle pivot bushes splitting

Pass 5 Jun 2006 113,119 miles

damage to screen

front number plate broken on corner

front tyres cracking in tread (195/65hr14)

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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V253 GDP is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V253 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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V253 GDP is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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