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N166 MCL

1996 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

198,894 mi
Last recorded198,894 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 MCL
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 198,894 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 198,858 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 198,848 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 192,363 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 188,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F, N/S/F, O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 180,929 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 169,327 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 163,787 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusted and corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 159,079 miles

Middle centre seat belt mechanism temperamental

Middle seats reversed

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2016 156,624 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 148,407 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 146,826 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 141,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 108,451 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 108,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 124,833 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 124,833 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 118,304 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 113,521 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 113,521 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 109,560 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 103,870 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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N166 MCL is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N166 MCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N166 MCL registered?

N166 MCL is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N166 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N166 MCL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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