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N817 PYJ

1996 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,508 mi
Last recorded241,508 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 PYJ
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 241,508 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 228,205 miles

both n/s tyres have slight damage on outer sidewalls

drivers mirror has temporary repair

Pass 17 Feb 2016 221,350 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 215,863 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear lenses cracked

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

rear screen missing & taped up

Fail 11 May 2015 215,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear lenses cracked

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

rear screen missing & taped up

Pass 18 Feb 2014 209,421 miles

crack on lower screen not affecting drivers view

n/s/r lamp lense cracked not showing white light

Fail 18 Feb 2014 209,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

crack on lower screen not affecting drivers view

n/s/r lamp lense cracked not showing white light

Pass 6 Nov 2012 200,002 miles

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

small crack along bottom of screen but not in drivers view

Fail 6 Nov 2012 200,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

small crack along bottom of screen but not in drivers view

Fail 21 Nov 2011 187,823 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in windscreen but not yet in swept area

Pass 21 Nov 2011 187,823 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen but not yet in swept area

Pass 29 Oct 2010 182,045 miles

crack in screen not yet in swept area

temporary repair on exhaust rear pipe

Fail 21 Oct 2010 182,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in screen not yet in swept area

n/s mirror missing

temporary repair on exhaust rear pipe

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Pass 23 Mar 2010 176,205 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 163,259 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 163,259 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 153,184 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 153,184 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 133,441 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 131,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N817 PYJ is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N817 PYJ, 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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N817 PYJ is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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