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N179 JMB

1996 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,985 mi
Last recorded126,985 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 JMB
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 126,985 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 126,965 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 118,997 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 118,997 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,959 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear diff rubber mounting arm deteriorater

Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 96,092 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 87,273 miles

NSR lamp lenses cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2010 87,202 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NSR lamp lenses cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,217 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 63,913 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,913 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,913 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 63,913 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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N179 JMB is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N179 JMB, 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 N179 JMB registered?

N179 JMB is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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