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N708 FKE

1996 Toyota Granvia

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

186,797 mi
Last recorded186,797 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN708 FKE
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2020 186,797 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer sill within 30 cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative not working when ignition is off and key is out (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on inner sill within 30 cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear glass is broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on inner wing within 30 cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 186,504 miles

Both rear light broken and repaired with tape

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

Offside Reverse light not working

Original test carried out by M.G.Meader

Fail 11 Apr 2019 186,504 miles

Emissions not tested unable to complete emission test due to exhaust blow causing low pressure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Slight leaks from front and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear light broken and repaired with tape

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

Offside Reverse light not working

Pass 11 Apr 2018 185,942 miles

Both rear light lenses damaged

Both rear tyres have cracking in the tread. Replacement recommended

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bandage has failed. (7.1.2)

Intermittent earth fault detected. Specialist repair required.

NS headlamp mounting bracket broken

Something weird and wonderful happening with extra seat belts

Fail 11 Apr 2018 185,942 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres have cracking in the tread. Replacement recommended

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bandage has failed. (7.1.2)

Intermittent earth fault detected. Specialist repair required.

NS headlamp mounting bracket broken

Something weird and wonderful happening with extra seat belts

Pass 22 Apr 2017 180,444 miles

Crack in nearside lower of windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear light unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And perished ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 172,027 miles

Crack in nearside lower windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 165,466 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres cracking/perishing 225/60/15

damage n/s rear lens

rear diff stayblizer bar mounting bush worn

rear number plate fixing missing

Fail 26 Feb 2015 165,463 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tread cracking/perishing 225/60/15

n/s rear light lens damaged

o/s wiper split and smearing

rear diff stablizer bar mounting bush worn

rear number plate fixing missing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 150,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear lens repaired with red tape

rear diff stablizer bar mounting bush worn

wipers starting to smear

Fail 11 Mar 2014 150,369 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear lens repaired with red tape

rear diff stablizer bar mounting bush worn

wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Mar 2013 140,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r lamp unit repaired with red tape

n/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit[215/65/15]

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear diff mount rubber bush deteriorating

Fail 20 Mar 2013 140,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r lamp unit repaired with red tape

n/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit[215/65/15]

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear diff mount rubber bush deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2011 129,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside rear lamp cluster repaired with tape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 129,493 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside rear lamp cluster repaired with tape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 118,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 108,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 106,410 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 106,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 103,456 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 80,891 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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N708 FKE is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N708 FKE, 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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N708 FKE is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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