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P156 OHL

1996 Toyota Granvia

White Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,427 mi
Last recorded104,427 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 OHL
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 104,427 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Apr 2025 96,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 94,156 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 94,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 92,080 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edge of tread

Fail 6 Apr 2023 92,080 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Mar 2022 85,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight condensation, beam image still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 85,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective condensation affecting projected image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,976 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav, left on the passenger seat ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,241 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,944 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,715 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,826 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P156 OHL is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P156 OHL, 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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P156 OHL is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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