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V291 GUJ

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

258,059 mi
Last recorded258,059 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 GUJ
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 258,059 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 256,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 254,174 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 254,174 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 249,053 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 243,376 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 239,783 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 236,290 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 236,290 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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 29 Dec 2016 233,396 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 214,637 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 214,637 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 195,882 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 175,337 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 156,522 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 126,238 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 104,516 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 104,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on tread edges

n/s/rear tyre has surface cracks between treads

Pass 2 Mar 2009 97,392 miles

rear number plate backing has BORDER LINE DISCOLOURING

Fail 2 Mar 2009 97,392 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate backing has BORDER LINE DISCOLOURING

Pass 18 Mar 2008 90,118 miles

rear bumper damaged at offside lower section

rear number plate backing getting discoloured in parts

Pass 22 Mar 2007 82,727 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 74,257 miles

o/s/front brake disc inner face has BORDER LINE CORROSION

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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V291 GUJ is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V291 GUJ, 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 V291 GUJ registered?

V291 GUJ is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V291 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V291 GUJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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