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P815 LMO

1997 Toyota Granvia

Gold Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,936 mi
Last recorded143,936 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 LMO
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 143,936 miles

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

Rear differential leaking

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

Pass 22 May 2024 142,796 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 141,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 138,885 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 138,306 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 128,940 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 128,937 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn smooth on inner & has split revealing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 125,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 125,974 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 125,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 124,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 115,554 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 113,351 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 113,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 113,314 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 113,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 101,352 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 85,734 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 75,588 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 66,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 66,896 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 54,053 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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P815 LMO is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in Gold with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P815 LMO, 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 P815 LMO registered?

P815 LMO is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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