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V679 HGG

1999 Toyota Picnic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,590 mi
Last recorded96,590 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 HGG
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,590 miles

nearside rear tyre is perishing

oil leak

rear spring corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 96,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear tyre is perishing

oil leak

rear spring corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,218 miles

Oil leak ()

fuel filler flap difficult to open

Pass 14 Jun 2016 95,056 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

osr nsr axle bushes split and deteriating

osr tyre cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2016 95,055 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

osr nsr axle bushes split and deteriating

osr tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2015 93,066 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2015 93,066 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,749 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 88,900 miles

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

clutch slips

general corrosion underside

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 13 Jun 2013 88,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

clutch slips

general corrosion underside

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 11 Jun 2012 87,388 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,388 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 10 Jun 2011 86,562 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 83,084 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 83,084 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 77,869 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre perrished

oil leaks

Fail 15 Jun 2009 77,869 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre perrished

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jun 2008 73,446 miles

Emissions just within limits

Offside wiper blade split

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 73,446 miles

Emissions just within limits

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,050 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut, cords not exposed

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jun 2007 69,048 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall, cords not exposed

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jun 2006 61,836 miles

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

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

both rear rear seats missing at time of test

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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V679 HGG is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V679 HGG, 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 V679 HGG registered?

V679 HGG is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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