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N987 PYJ

1996 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

339,434 mi
Last recorded339,434 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 PYJ
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 339,434 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 335,018 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 329,600 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 329,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all centre hub caps missing

all tyre side walls wearing

bodywork has surface rust in places

both front tyres getting low on tread

both front tyres wearing on edges

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general wear on discs

n/s/f tyre side wall has slight damage

o/s/f seat covering wearing

rear windows tinted

rearmost seats folded away

slight damage to n/s/r lens

slight damage to o/s sil

small ext. leaks all along system

surface rust on parts of susp

toys on int. mirror

transfer box cover hanging down

underside of car has surface in places

Pass 6 Jun 2013 313,760 miles

VERY BAD OIL LEAK ON ENGINE, SPRAYING COMPLETE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WITH OIL

Fail 6 Jun 2013 313,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

VERY BAD OIL LEAK ON ENGINE, SPRAYING COMPLETE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WITH OIL

Pass 6 Jun 2012 277,994 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 277,994 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 244,144 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 214,753 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 185,488 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 185,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 171,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r center seat belt taped

Pass 9 Oct 2007 168,453 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 168,453 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 140,355 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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N987 PYJ is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N987 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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What year was N987 PYJ registered?

N987 PYJ is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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