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N694 DUK

1996 Toyota Granvia

Grey Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,239 mi
Last recorded144,239 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN694 DUK
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 144,239 miles

brake pipes under vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 7 Jan 2025 144,229 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke in workshop (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipes under vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 28 Dec 2023 137,111 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 137,101 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed major gas leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 130,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 130,816 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 124,596 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2021 124,584 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 111,132 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 111,128 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 103,276 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Dec 2018 103,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jan 2018 95,616 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has slight wear to inner & outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2018 95,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has slight wear to inner & outer edge

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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N694 DUK is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Grey with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N694 DUK, 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 N694 DUK registered?

N694 DUK is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N694 DUK safe to buy?

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