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V424 GAA

1999 Toyota Picnic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,962 mi
Last recorded153,962 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV424 GAA
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2013 153,962 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf tyre 1 mm outer edge

underbody / suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 153,962 miles

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

nsf tyre 1 mm outer edge

underbody / suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 153,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid in reservoir dirty

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear screen wiper blade split

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Pass 11 Aug 2012 144,238 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 144,199 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 136,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight play in os of rack

Pass 13 Jul 2011 136,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in os of rack

Fail 19 Jun 2010 125,951 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2010 125,951 miles

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

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2009 113,898 miles

osr tyre perished

Fail 9 Apr 2009 113,898 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

osr tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2008 103,272 miles

Both rear tyres perished & cracking

Front brake pads low & discs becoming corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2007 90,602 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2005 76,737 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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V424 GAA is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V424 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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What year was V424 GAA registered?

V424 GAA is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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