MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,001 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate deteriorated, front pads close to legal limit, front balljoint deteriorated, front rack arms have slight play, front link bars have slight play, battery inscure, hand brake lever has slight play
service brake has only met the required brake efficiency
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear number plate deteriorated, front pads close to legal limit, front balljoint deteriorated, front rack arms have slight play, front link bars have slight play, battery inscure, hand brake lever has slight play
fuel tank and brake pipes slightly corroded in places,front and rear suspension camponents and underarches corroded in places
nsr tyre cracking in places,exhaust deteriorating/blowing slightly in places,components underbody corroded in places
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
fuel tank and brake pipes slightly corroded in places,front and rear suspension camponents and underarches corroded in places
nsr tyre cracking in places,exhaust deteriorating/blowing slightly in places,components underbody corroded in places
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
dipstick handle damaged
nearside front tyre cracking in places
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
dipstick handle damaged
nearside front tyre cracking in places
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Picnic?
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V978 HSF is a 1999 Toyota Picnic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 V978 HSF, 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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V978 HSF is a 1999 Toyota Picnic, first registered on 1 November 1999.
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