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P842 CRN

1997 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

156,834 mi
Last recorded156,834 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 CRN
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 156,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering Action Notchy (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 156,834 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering Action Notchy (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 155,204 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 155,197 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge of tread perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 151,951 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Badly Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Badly Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quarter Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Torsion Arm Mounting BRACKET Missing (function not impaired )

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 151,940 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Badly Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Badly Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Quarter Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Torsion Arm Mounting BRACKET Missing (function not impaired )

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 148,412 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 148,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 145,644 miles

Light Corrosion To Rear Chassis / Suspension

Fail 15 Dec 2021 145,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Light Corrosion To Rear Chassis / Suspension

Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,779 miles

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

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

all brake hoses sightly deteriorated

both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion around jacking point areas

Pass 11 Dec 2019 141,276 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 141,276 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 137,953 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

has light corrosion to the underside of the vehicle but still structurally sound. (inner sills, chassis axle etc)

Pass 19 Dec 2017 136,025 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 132,466 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 132,458 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 125,713 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 125,713 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 118,974 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 118,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 112,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 112,563 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,300 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,178 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 89,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 126,619 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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P842 CRN is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 P842 CRN, 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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P842 CRN is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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