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N86 PTL

1996 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

163,764 mi
Last recorded163,764 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN86 PTL
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 163,764 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 163,764 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 158,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 158,741 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 153,754 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 153,754 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 148,241 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 142,774 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 142,750 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 137,237 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 131,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 127,640 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 127,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 120,343 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 120,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 115,292 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

non standard number plates fitted

o/s front abs senser bolt loose

Fail 29 May 2009 115,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2008 107,195 miles

possible abs fault ?

Fail 22 May 2008 107,193 miles

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

possible abs fault ?

Pass 30 May 2007 99,673 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 99,673 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2006 85,885 miles

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

non standard number plates

possible abs light fault? suggest scan

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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N86 PTL is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N86 PTL, 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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What year was N86 PTL registered?

N86 PTL is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N86 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N86 PTL shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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