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N461 PTL

1996 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,035 mi
Last recorded122,035 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN461 PTL
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 122,035 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2025 121,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2024 121,010 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 120,696 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 120,400 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 120,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,573 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 119,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper ball joint boot deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2018 117,955 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 117,158 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 117,158 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 112,837 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 112,661 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 110,050 miles

Both wiper blades split

Fail 4 Feb 2016 110,048 miles

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

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

Both wiper blades split

Pass 18 Feb 2015 108,655 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 108,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 105,711 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front upper ball joint nut loose

Pass 4 Feb 2014 105,711 miles

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

offside front upper ball joint nut loose

Pass 12 Feb 2013 103,722 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 103,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 100,731 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 100,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 97,298 miles

both wipers are split but still clear screen

high level brake light is not working,no visible signs of wiring

tow bar mount has two bolts missing but is clearly secure

Fail 16 Feb 2010 94,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 94,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 90,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 90,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 140,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 140,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N461 PTL is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N461 PTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N461 PTL registered?

N461 PTL is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N461 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N461 PTL shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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