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N253 RDL

1995 Toyota Granvia

Grey Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,795 mi
Last recorded135,795 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Toyota Granvia138,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 RDL
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 135,795 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 130,612 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 122,029 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 122,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 111,236 miles

both front wheel bearings very noisy at road speeds.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 111,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both front wheel bearings very noisy at road speeds.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 103,816 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 95,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 24 Oct 2006 87,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 83,530 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 83,530 miles

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

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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N253 RDL is a 1995 Toyota Granvia in Grey with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 138,526 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 N253 RDL, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Granvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N253 RDL registered?

N253 RDL is a 1995 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N253 RDL safe to buy?

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