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V389 GAA

1999 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,325 mi
Last recorded157,325 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 GAA
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 157,325 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under floor (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 151,737 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under floor (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering wheel worn

Fail 18 Apr 2017 151,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Body has slight corrosion all under floor (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering wheel worn

Pass 12 Apr 2016 144,903 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 12 Apr 2016 144,903 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both inner sills starting to corrode

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 139,062 miles

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

Inner sills starting to corrode

Offside front wheel starting to bind

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 132,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 132,626 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 126,497 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 126,497 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 120,829 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 112,343 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 102,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 102,909 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 93,533 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 93,533 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 86,726 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 80,258 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,871 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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V389 GAA is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V389 GAA, 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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V389 GAA is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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