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V56 GVU

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,445 mi
Last recorded129,445 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 129,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 123,758 miles

offside front tyre deteriotrated

Pass 10 Jan 2012 120,001 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 120,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 117,444 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 114,544 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2009 111,089 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 106,252 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 101,020 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 90,413 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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V56 GVU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V56 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V56 GVU registered?

V56 GVU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V56 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V56 GVU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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