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P168 PDA

1996 Toyota Granvia

Green Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,432 mi
Last recorded110,432 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 PDA
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 110,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 110,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 96,224 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 96,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Center exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,460 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,809 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 82,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 73,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle's structure underneath is corroded and covered with underseal

Pass 24 Sep 2019 71,185 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,550 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 69,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,306 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 63,306 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 47,836 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,124 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 43,124 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,662 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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P168 PDA is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P168 PDA, 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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P168 PDA is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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