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P153 RNE

1996 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

209,065 mi
Last recorded209,065 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 RNE
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 209,065 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 142,806 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2025 142,798 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 199,999 miles

Centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 199,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 194,119 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 193,663 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 191,076 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 191,040 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 191,040 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 191,020 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 191,020 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 190,582 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 190,582 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 187,463 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2014 187,463 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 183,141 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 28 May 2013 183,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 170,877 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 170,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 159,808 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (may need tracking checked)

rear wiper blade rubber split

water/heater hoses in engine bay have verdigree

Fail 7 Jun 2011 159,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (may need tracking checked)

offside rear lamp damaged and taped up so no white lights or sharp edges appear

rear wiper blade rubber split

water/heater hoses in engine bay have verdigree

Pass 7 Jun 2010 149,193 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 149,193 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 140,159 miles

Handbrake nearing the end of its travel

Fail 27 May 2009 140,150 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Handbrake nearing the end of its travel

Pass 19 May 2008 128,840 miles

engine oil registers minimum on dipstick

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall - cords not exposed

water leaks at hose junctions

Fail 19 May 2008 128,840 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil registers minimum on dipstick

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall - cords not exposed

water leaks at hose junctions

Pass 21 May 2007 118,185 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 118,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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P153 RNE is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 P153 RNE, 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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P153 RNE is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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