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N518 BRC

2005 Toyota Granvia

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

148,559 mi
Last recorded148,559 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Granvia143,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 BRC
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 148,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

general corrosion to underside

Fail 11 Sep 2024 148,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear coil springs corroded

general corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Sep 2023 146,175 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 145,441 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 145,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 143,828 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2020 140,807 miles

Front o/s and n/s inner sill corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2019 137,259 miles

exhaust slight leak of gases middle section

Pass 18 Oct 2018 133,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 127,774 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 125,289 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 122,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2014 117,765 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 117,765 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 114,166 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 110,055 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 106,378 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 101,584 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 97,520 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 92,511 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 92,437 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 89,115 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 85,109 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 78,050 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 77,982 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 77,982 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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N518 BRC is a 2005 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 143,935 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 N518 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 21 years old, this Toyota Granvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N518 BRC registered?

N518 BRC is a 2005 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is N518 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 BRC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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