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N397 FKK

1996 Toyota Granvia

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

252,441 mi
Last recorded252,441 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 FKK
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 252,441 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 252,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 246,584 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 246,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 229,690 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 222,299 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 212,015 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 199,233 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 187,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 182,603 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 175,413 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 168,880 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 163,970 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 160,602 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 156,571 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 153,890 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 153,890 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 151,902 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 149,365 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 145,726 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 142,212 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 137,721 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 137,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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N397 FKK is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N397 FKK, 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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N397 FKK is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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