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P428 KBC

1996 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,507 mi
Last recorded126,507 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 KBC
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 126,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside covered in seal

Pass 4 Nov 2024 125,265 miles

Covered in underseal

Pass 14 Nov 2022 123,744 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & offside rear - chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear brake efforts are low (1.2.1 (c))

corrosion to front cross-member area's

corrosion to offside rear inner sill area's

oil residue rear diff

Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,944 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,128 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 111,810 miles

Corrosion to underside

Fail 9 May 2019 111,810 miles

Corrosion to underside

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective soft ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 104,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective soft ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,381 miles

high line stop light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,144 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 96,143 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,216 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,211 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 78,636 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,341 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 69,608 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre split on sidewalls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside alloy wheel has been repaired but advise replacement asap

Fail 24 Jul 2009 69,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre split on sidewalls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2008 66,401 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 65,006 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P428 KBC is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P428 KBC, 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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P428 KBC is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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