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N828 MDE

1996 Toyota Granvia

Grey Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,149 mi
Last recorded154,149 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN828 MDE
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 154,149 miles

Offside outer cill corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2022 151,788 miles

Offside Outer sill has slight corrosion, but has separate chassis

Pass 26 Jul 2021 148,058 miles

Offside Front Outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jul 2019 143,581 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed not in P/A

Centre prop shaft rubber worn

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak found at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 137,945 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 128,114 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 118,476 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,841 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 108,405 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 96,591 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 86,725 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 86,724 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 80,257 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 78,453 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 78,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,324 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 74,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,015 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,161 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 38,681 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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N828 MDE is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Grey with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N828 MDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N828 MDE registered?

N828 MDE is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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