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N518 FKU

1996 Toyota Granvia

Green Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

151,682 mi
Last recorded151,682 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN518 FKU
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 151,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 149,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 145,265 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 138,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear axle stabilizer bush has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2021 130,534 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 120,941 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,146 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 100,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,258 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 83,291 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 74,977 miles

1 of 2 Battery's slightly loose

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

both front Wipers split

nearside front Tyre worn on outer edge

offside front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 72,288 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 72,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,970 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,564 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,686 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,918 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 FKU is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N518 FKU, 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 N518 FKU registered?

N518 FKU is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N518 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N518 FKU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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