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N909 RGD

1996 Toyota Granvia

Green Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,162 mi
Last recorded186,162 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN909 RGD
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 186,162 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 186,162 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 184,773 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 184,724 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Tailpipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 182,489 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 182,489 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 174,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 163,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r light unit lens damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2021 154,434 miles

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

hard to inspect front brake pads

vehicle undersealed front to rear

Pass 25 Mar 2020 150,263 miles

ADVISE PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING SLIGHTLEY NOISEY

Pass 5 Mar 2019 145,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 140,560 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 140,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 133,257 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 129,131 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 129,131 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 124,971 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 119,021 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Mar 2014 119,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 115,851 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 111,641 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 111,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 106,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 106,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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N909 RGD is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N909 RGD, 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 N909 RGD registered?

N909 RGD is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N909 RGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N909 RGD shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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