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N679 FKU

1996 Toyota Granvia

Silver Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

253,459 mi
Last recorded253,459 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN679 FKU
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 253,459 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 252,810 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 252,709 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 252,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gas tank corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2019 250,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 247,575 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush close to limit (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 247,575 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush close to limit (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 234,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 234,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 213,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 190,549 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 190,549 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 171,136 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 123,839 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 123,839 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 105,343 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 105,343 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N679 FKU is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N679 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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N679 FKU is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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