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P389 GTA

1997 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,446 mi
Last recorded216,446 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 GTA
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 216,446 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both cv boots inner and outer. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both cv boots inner and outer. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 210,123 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 210,123 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 203,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 195,037 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 187,077 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 180,517 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 180,517 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 171,118 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 161,282 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 151,863 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 151,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 142,931 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 142,931 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 135,112 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 132,263 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 132,263 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 130,880 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 127,505 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Very rear seats unable to find centre lap belt, 2 three point belts fitted to other seats

Pass 25 Jan 2011 122,716 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres perished

rear diff stabiliser bar front bush split

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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P389 GTA is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P389 GTA, 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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P389 GTA is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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