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N169 BRC

2005 Toyota Granvia

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,367 mi
Last recorded186,367 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Granvia143,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 BRC
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 186,367 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill assembly (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill assembly (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 186,344 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill assembly (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill assembly (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 175,974 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill assembly (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill assembly (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 163,915 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill assembly (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill assembly (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 155,974 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 151,645 miles

Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 147,776 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 147,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 143,631 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 143,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 132,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside +offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside +offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside +offside headlamp pattern poor image

Pass 6 Jan 2018 130,487 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 125,762 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill not in prescibed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill not in prescibed area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 116,851 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 143,153 miles

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

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

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

underbody all corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 143,153 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

underbody all corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 127,843 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 127,843 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 117,329 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 117,329 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 113,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 108,659 miles

rear number plate showing deteriation

rear tyres showing a little cracking

Fail 12 May 2010 108,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

rear number plate showing deteriation

rear tyres showing a little cracking

Pass 7 May 2009 106,271 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 104,224 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 104,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 99,706 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 91,208 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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N169 BRC is a 2005 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 143,935 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 N169 BRC, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Granvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N169 BRC is a 2005 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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