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N507 BRC

1996 Toyota Granvia

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,842 mi
Last recorded164,842 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN507 BRC
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 164,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear inner side lamp and stop lamp inoperative

offside rear tyre worn to zero on inner edge

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Fail 27 Feb 2019 164,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear inner side lamp and stop lamp inoperative

offside rear tyre worn to zero on inner edge

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2018 151,038 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front screen washer jet weak

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread - no cords showing

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 151,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front screen washer jet weak

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread - no cords showing

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 133,021 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 133,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 121,435 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 121,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 121,282 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 121,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 120,303 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner and outer edge 215/70R15 98T

o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edge 215/70R15 98T

o/s/r tyre worn inner and outer edge 215/70R15 98T

oil leak from engine.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 119,765 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 114,600 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 108,959 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 108,959 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 102,400 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 102,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 96,153 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 96,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,506 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 89,327 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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N507 BRC is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 N507 BRC, 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 N507 BRC registered?

N507 BRC is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N507 BRC shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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