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P186 VRE

1997 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,033 mi
Last recorded124,033 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 VRE
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 124,033 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 122,741 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 112,057 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 111,980 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 101,909 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 96,793 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,712 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 71,802 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,239 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,478 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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P186 VRE is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 134,296 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 P186 VRE, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Granvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P186 VRE registered?

P186 VRE is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P186 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 VRE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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