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N161 JOT

2008 Toyota Granvia

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

177,659 mi
Last recorded177,659 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Granvia140,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 JOT
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 177,659 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front under radiator section corroded

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear position lamp lens slight damage

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front offside / nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel

rear axle forward bush deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2026 177,659 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front under radiator section corroded

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear position lamp lens slight damage

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front offside / nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel

rear axle forward bush deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2024 177,330 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp lens slight damage

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes slight fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front centre crossmember under radiator corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2024 177,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp lens slight damage

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes slight fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front centre crossmember under radiator corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 174,502 miles

Central stop light not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f , n/s/f may require to attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil level low ,may require to attention

underside has corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2023 174,502 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central stop light not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f , n/s/f may require to attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil level low ,may require to attention

underside has corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2022 172,595 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks around the circumference and in between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks around the circumference and in between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks around the circumference and in between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks around the circumference and in between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 172,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks around the circumference and in between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks around the circumference and in between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks around the circumference and in between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks around the circumference and in between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 170,283 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative.

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres. Also cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 170,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative.

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres. Also cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 167,360 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 167,360 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 164,026 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 163,929 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 160,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 155,818 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 155,815 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 152,350 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 152,350 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 146,328 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Nov 2014 146,172 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2013 142,213 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 142,213 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 137,362 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 137,196 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 127,574 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010
Pass 24 Mar 2009 107,587 miles

hole in roof

o/s/f and o/s/r s/absorbers misty

short pipe to silencer flange blowing slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2009 107,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hole in roof

o/s/f and o/s/r s/absorbers misty

short pipe to silencer flange blowing slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2009 107,415 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight leak to exhuast section

Pass 6 Jan 2009 107,415 miles

slight leak to exhuast section

Pass 12 Sep 2007 107,216 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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N161 JOT is a 2008 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 140,095 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 N161 JOT, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Granvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N161 JOT is a 2008 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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