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N229 VLJ

2007 Toyota Granvia

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

231,926 mi
Last recorded231,926 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Toyota Granvia148,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 231,926 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

areas of general corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2021 227,760 miles

Front Registration plate damaged slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2021 227,760 miles

Front Registration plate damaged slightly

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 222,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 213,670 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 204,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 204,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 195,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 195,765 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 185,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 185,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 174,633 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 174,633 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

high level stop light not working

sidewalls of nearside rear tyre are perished

Pass 18 Feb 2014 167,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear axle mount bush worn

Fail 18 Feb 2014 167,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear axle mount bush worn

Pass 8 Feb 2013 161,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 158,056 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 150,429 miles

rear diff leaking fluid

service brake pedal anti-slip provision split

Pass 30 Jan 2010 144,429 miles

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 138,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear axle mount worn

Fail 5 Feb 2009 138,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear axle mount worn

Pass 15 Jan 2008 134,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 128,434 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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N229 VLJ is a 2007 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 148,538 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 N229 VLJ, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Granvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N229 VLJ registered?

N229 VLJ is a 2007 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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