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N492 XBR

1996 Toyota Granvia

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,258 mi
Last recorded161,258 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 XBR
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 161,258 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 158,295 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 151,207 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 142,211 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 134,987 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 131,346 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 119,057 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 May 2007 107,337 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 107,337 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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N492 XBR is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N492 XBR, 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 N492 XBR registered?

N492 XBR is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N492 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N492 XBR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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