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V879 GVU

1999 Toyota Picnic

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,326 mi
Last recorded129,326 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Toyota Picnic109,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelPicnic
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 129,326 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 129,326 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 129,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

n/s/f windscreen wiper worn

Pass 31 Aug 2013 124,299 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 122,621 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2012 118,338 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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V879 GVU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V879 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 V879 GVU registered?

V879 GVU is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V879 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V879 GVU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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