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N299 OAM

1996 Toyota Granvia

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

159,745 mi
Last recorded159,745 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 OAM
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 159,745 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 157,751 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bump stops on front arms deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2024 157,748 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bump stops on front arms deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2023 152,455 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 158,529 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 135,839 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 127,969 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

n/s/f roll bar link slight wear

rear tyres cracking

slight play n/s top mount

Fail 20 Mar 2021 127,969 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

n/s/f roll bar link slight wear

rear tyres cracking

slight play n/s top mount

Pass 14 Mar 2020 122,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear number plate poor

Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,013 miles

centre bearing worn

diff bushes worn

o/s roll bar link

washers poor

Fail 6 Mar 2019 116,013 miles

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

centre bearing worn

diff bushes worn

o/s roll bar link

washers poor

Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,979 miles

slight play diff bush

slight wear centre bearing

washers poor

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 101,377 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 101,377 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,961 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 93,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,994 miles

n/s/r lower shocker bushes worn

Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,637 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 80,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,053 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 73,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,255 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,901 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 58,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

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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N299 OAM is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N299 OAM, 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 N299 OAM registered?

N299 OAM is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N299 OAM safe to buy?

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