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N494 LBX

2008 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

159,480 mi
Last recorded159,480 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2008 Toyota Granvia140,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 LBX
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 159,480 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres worn on edges close to legal limits

slight leak of grease from offside outer cv gaiter

Fail 5 Jan 2011 159,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres worn on edges close to legal limits

slight leak of grease from offside outer cv gaiter

Fail 16 Nov 2010 158,037 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres edge wear

both wiper blades damaged, advise changing

slight play developing o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2009 142,161 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 142,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 127,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 127,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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N494 LBX is a 2008 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 140,095 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 N494 LBX, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Granvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N494 LBX registered?

N494 LBX is a 2008 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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