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659 HBM

1996 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,713 mi
Last recorded179,713 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration659 HBM
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 179,713 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2010 179,713 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2009 171,314 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

front flexis light cracking

front suspension low

slight blow exhaust

slight play in rack

Pass 11 Sep 2008 163,095 miles

exhaust becoming weak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 155,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 11 Sep 2007 155,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 144,495 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 144,495 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 135,764 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Granvia?

Based on 37,326 MOT tests across 2,080 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,335
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,114
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,006
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 879
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 845
Stop lamp not working 758
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659 HBM is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 136,968 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 Granvia fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 659 HBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Granvia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Granvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 659 HBM registered?

659 HBM is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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