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N317 JCR

1996 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

185,717 mi
Last recorded185,717 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 JCR
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 185,717 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 180,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 175,699 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 175,632 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front side lights work when pressing brake pedal (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 172,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 170,807 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 170,807 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 170,363 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 169,450 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 168,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 168,149 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 166,240 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight play on inner joint

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 165,531 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 165,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 163,874 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 159,341 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 159,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 159,285 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 150,265 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 147,253 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 144,963 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 143,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 140,852 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 136,392 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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N317 JCR is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N317 JCR, 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 N317 JCR registered?

N317 JCR is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N317 JCR safe to buy?

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