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P278 WNK

1997 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,521 mi
Last recorded132,521 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 WNK
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,521 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 127,994 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 127,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 124,885 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 124,885 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 121,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s outer stop lamp not working.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 121,119 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s outer stop lamp not working.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 115,542 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 115,542 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 108,511 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 100,883 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 89,852 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 82,415 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,370 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 117,337 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 117,337 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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P278 WNK is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P278 WNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P278 WNK registered?

P278 WNK is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P278 WNK safe to buy?

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