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N159 XTT

1996 Toyota Granvia

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,079 mi
Last recorded198,079 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 XTT
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 198,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 195,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 195,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 191,713 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 182,999 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 176,140 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 167,987 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 164,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 159,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 152,661 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 133,094 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 124,843 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage o/s/f tyre sidewall n/s/f bald edge

play o/s/f drive shaft

Fail 27 May 2008 124,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage o/s/f tyre sidewall n/s/f bald edge

play o/s/f drive shaft

Pass 25 May 2007 110,625 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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N159 XTT is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Black with a 2,980cc 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 N159 XTT, 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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N159 XTT is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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