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V287 RAL

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,671 mi
Last recorded155,671 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV287 RAL
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 155,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 155,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 142,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 142,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 129,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 115,920 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 101,699 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 101,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,455 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 77,153 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 77,153 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 23,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 58,329 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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V287 RAL 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 69.2%.

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 V287 RAL, 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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V287 RAL is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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