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P718 AKG

1996 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

264,646 mi
Last recorded264,646 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 AKG
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 264,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes at rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside indicator tell tale not working but is audible

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp upper brackets secured with cable ties

corrosion in offside undersill outside of prescribed area

drivers seat has welding repairs carried out to base

small sports wheel fitted at time of test

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 5 Mar 2019 264,644 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes at rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside indicator tell tale not working but is audible

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

corrosion in offside undersill outside of prescribed area

drivers seat has welding repairs carried out to base

small sports wheel fitted at time of test

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 22 Feb 2018 254,027 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 21 Feb 2018 254,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Mar 2017 240,158 miles

front pads approx 3.5mm

n/s/r chassis by spring badly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 240,156 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front pads approx 3.5mm

n/s/r chassis by spring badly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 227,883 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 227,882 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 215,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 215,896 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 215,085 miles

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

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

N/S/R CHASSIS BY COIL SPRING MTG CORRODED , N/S/R LOWER SHOCK BUSH WORN , FRONT A/R/B BUSHES WORN .

Pass 31 Jan 2014 203,350 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal limit .

split in n/s/f outer c.v boot , slight play in n/s/r lower shock mtg , n/s/r chassis corroded by coil spring mtg , slight play in o/s steering arm , slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes .

Fail 17 Jan 2014 203,034 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

o/s/f tyre on legal limit .

split in n/s/f outer c.v boot , slight play in n/s/r lower shock mtg , n/s/r chassis corroded by coil spring mtg , slight play in o/s steering arm , slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes .

Pass 23 Jan 2013 200,177 miles

SMALL SPLIT N/S OUTER CV BOOT--SLIGHT PLAY STEERING N/S--SLIGHT PLAY FRT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES--SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R LOWER SHOCK BUSHES

Pass 27 Jan 2012 175,774 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW , SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK , SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES .

Fail 25 Jan 2012 175,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW , SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK , SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES .

Pass 1 Feb 2011 154,064 miles

FRT PADS APPEAR LOW--SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S S/RACK SECTION--VERY BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 24 Jan 2011 154,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

FRT PADS APPEAR LOW--SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S S/RACK SECTION--VERY BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Jan 2010 137,826 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 29 Jan 2010 137,826 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 26 Jan 2009 111,178 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 110,907 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 89,305 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 89,305 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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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P718 AKG is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P718 AKG, 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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P718 AKG is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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