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N609 VLJ

1996 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,761 mi
Last recorded146,761 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN609 VLJ
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 146,761 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 146,756 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

battery faulty

incorrect wheel nuts fitted but not loose

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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N609 VLJ is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N609 VLJ, 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 N609 VLJ registered?

N609 VLJ is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N609 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N609 VLJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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