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N781 LEX

1996 Toyota Granvia

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

214,422 mi
Last recorded214,422 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 LEX
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 214,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff bush worn

Fail 16 Jan 2026 214,422 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff bush worn

Pass 23 Jan 2025 211,812 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 211,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 200,432 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 200,432 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 196,066 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 196,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 192,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 187,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 181,967 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 181,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 177,431 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 172,743 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 170,503 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 167,196 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 167,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 163,143 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 159,858 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 157,610 miles

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

both front tyres uneven wear

nearside rear tyre down to 3mm tread depth

Pass 22 Feb 2011 157,610 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

nearside rear tyre down to 3mm tread depth

Pass 2 Jun 2010 156,131 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 150,216 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 150,216 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 144,207 miles

O/S inner brake light not working

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

Pass 16 May 2007 137,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 132,825 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 130,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N781 LEX is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 136,968 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N781 LEX, 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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N781 LEX is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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