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P261 FWP

1996 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

236,031 mi
Last recorded236,031 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 FWP
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 236,031 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 236,009 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 225,257 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 225,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 225,212 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

2x front to rear brake pipes corroding

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

brake pipe to o/s rear cylinder corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2013 213,822 miles

n/s & o/s front brake pads wearing thin

o/s front tyre worn to 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 17 Sep 2012 200,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2012 200,579 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2011 189,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 174,353 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing badly on inner tread area

Fail 27 Apr 2010 174,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre wearing badly on inner tread area

Pass 27 Apr 2009 163,365 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 152,708 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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P261 FWP is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P261 FWP, 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 P261 FWP registered?

P261 FWP is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is P261 FWP safe to buy?

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