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V265 FJT

1999 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,175 mi
Last recorded152,175 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV265 FJT
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 152,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion both rear inner arches

Fail 21 Jan 2021 152,023 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion both rear inner arches

Pass 29 Jan 2020 148,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 148,556 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 142,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front and o/s/r tyres worn low on edges

seats in boot area missing at time of test

Fail 16 Jan 2019 141,952 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front and o/s/r tyres worn low on edges

seats in boot area missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2018 133,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

repairs to cat/centre exhaust join

slight smell of petrol from n/s/r arch area but no sigh of leak

Fail 5 Jan 2018 133,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat/centre join (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

slight smell of petrol from n/s/r arch area but no sigh of leak

Pass 12 Dec 2016 126,780 miles

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

general corrosion on undreside

Fail 9 Dec 2016 126,780 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

general corrosion on undreside

Pass 8 Dec 2015 119,160 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing wishbone rear bushes (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 119,160 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing wishbone rear bushes (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 111,418 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 103,482 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 94,826 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,119 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 76,102 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 67,593 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 58,284 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 51,595 miles

HEADLAMPS ON AIM LIMITSAND PATTERNS A LITTLE INDISTINCT* SURFACE RUST ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS* PLASTIC SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY, ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION*

Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,797 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 46,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,271 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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V265 FJT is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 V265 FJT, 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 V265 FJT registered?

V265 FJT is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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