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N709 FKU

1996 Toyota Granvia

Silver Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

205,187 mi
Last recorded205,187 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN709 FKU
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 205,187 miles

All steering & suspension components show general age related wear & corrosion

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding & slight leak

Underbody shows surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2024 193,186 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 193,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 189,193 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread, tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 189,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread, tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 184,991 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 177,784 miles

water tank fixing straps slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 177,774 miles

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

water tank fixing straps slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 164,591 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 152,406 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 151,249 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 147,326 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 144,389 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 141,256 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 135,953 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 129,031 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 129,031 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 124,570 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 124,570 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N709 FKU is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N709 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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N709 FKU is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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