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P878 UCA

1996 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,004 mi
Last recorded107,004 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 UCA
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 107,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (5.3.2 (d))

Rear differential rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2025 106,907 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 98,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 98,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 91,505 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 91,487 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 87,536 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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P878 UCA is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P878 UCA, 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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What year was P878 UCA registered?

P878 UCA is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P878 UCA safe to buy?

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