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P540 YDS

1997 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

259,347 mi
Last recorded259,347 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 YDS
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 259,347 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 244,772 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 240,439 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 233,702 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 233,702 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 229,880 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 224,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 220,411 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 220,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 217,160 miles

n/s/f mirror glass is damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2017 211,445 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 208,412 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 202,435 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 192,998 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 180,059 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 180,059 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 163,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2012 163,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 145,631 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 145,631 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 126,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 126,750 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P540 YDS is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P540 YDS, 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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What year was P540 YDS registered?

P540 YDS is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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