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V488 MGX

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

210,091 mi
Last recorded210,091 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 MGX
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2022 210,091 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 207,411 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 203,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 196,073 miles

Offside Rear lens has temp repair

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

all underside & components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 185,343 miles

Offside Rear indicator has temp repair

all underside & components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 172,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx. 90% worn req replacing soon (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear indicator lens has temp repair

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 161,668 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 149,904 miles

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

tyres 195/65/14 both front bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 138,135 miles

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

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

all exhaust excessively corroded

major oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 138,133 miles

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

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

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

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

all exhaust excessively corroded

major oil leak

tyres 195/65/14 nearside front on limit offside front bald on edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 131,693 miles

all exhaust seriously corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 117,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 117,593 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 100,771 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,627 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 66,470 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,062 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,054 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 33,334 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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V488 MGX is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V488 MGX, 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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V488 MGX is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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