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P838 OHE

1997 Toyota Granvia

White Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,348 mi
Last recorded129,348 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 OHE
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 129,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts very slight outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 129,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts very slight outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 127,634 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 127,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 122,629 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Flange between center section and rear box corroded but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 120,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 117,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 114,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 110,099 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 106,737 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,576 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,704 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 90,043 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 90,043 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 73,871 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,891 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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P838 OHE is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P838 OHE, 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 P838 OHE registered?

P838 OHE is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P838 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 OHE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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