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V474 GCU

1999 Toyota Picnic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,649 mi
Last recorded114,649 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV474 GCU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 114,649 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

spare tyre has no air

under body corroded in places

Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,628 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 109,628 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 106,804 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 106,804 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 104,277 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 104,277 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 101,740 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 101,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 98,322 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 96,450 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISKS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

UNABLE TO CHECK BRAKE PIPES DUETO COVERING

Pass 27 Aug 2008 91,418 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 91,418 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 81,877 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 81,877 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 71,472 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 57,409 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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V474 GCU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V474 GCU, 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 V474 GCU registered?

V474 GCU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V474 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V474 GCU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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