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N157 CVN

1996 Toyota Granvia

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,111 mi
Last recorded173,111 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 CVN
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 173,111 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2016 167,271 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 165,540 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 163,107 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 161,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 159,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 151,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 143,612 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 143,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 135,187 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 135,118 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 125,881 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 116,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2006 108,167 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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N157 CVN is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N157 CVN, 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 N157 CVN registered?

N157 CVN is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N157 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N157 CVN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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