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P829 FTT

1997 Toyota Granvia

Grey Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,155 mi
Last recorded115,155 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 FTT
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 115,155 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear differential upper bush excessively worn

Fail 22 Mar 2025 115,150 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both offside and nearside rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear differential upper bush excessively worn

Pass 27 Mar 2024 114,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 112,852 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 112,852 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 107,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 104,902 miles

Offside Rear Light Lens Broken.

oil leaks

Fail 21 Jan 2020 104,902 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lens Broken.

oil leaks

Pass 11 Feb 2019 103,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Light Lens Broken.

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slight Leak From Fluid Reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 99,420 miles

rear axle stabiliser bush deteriorating.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 97,624 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

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

advise rear differential mounting rubber deteriorating.

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 97,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

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

advise rear differential mounting rubber deteriorating.

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 94,407 miles

Nearside Front 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 Feb 2014 91,584 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,278 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,947 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,642 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 81,047 miles

nearside number plate bulb slightly dull

Pass 11 Feb 2009 79,547 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,195 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 79,353 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

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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P829 FTT is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in Grey with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 P829 FTT, 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 P829 FTT registered?

P829 FTT is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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