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P531 RND

1996 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,464 mi
Last recorded144,464 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 RND
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 144,464 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2018 144,464 miles

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

Exhaust snapped but not impeding operation

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2017 144,468 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

exhaust center box slight blow

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 144,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

exhaust center box slight blow

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2016 144,464 miles

Front suspension components corroding

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroding

slight corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2016 144,464 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front suspension components corroding

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroding

slight corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2014 142,899 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2013 139,895 miles

oil leak top of engine

Fail 3 Jul 2013 139,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear tyre cracked

oil leak top of engine

Pass 29 Jun 2012 137,873 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 137,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 137,873 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 137,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 137,873 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 94,431 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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P531 RND is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P531 RND, 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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P531 RND is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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