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P923 WMJ

1996 Toyota Granvia

Grey Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,587 mi
Last recorded146,587 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 WMJ
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 146,587 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 146,199 miles

Corrosion on steering and suspension components

Offside Park brake effort low

Fail 4 Jun 2024 146,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Large hole on inner sill panel, also holes on outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on steering and suspension components

Offside Park brake effort low

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 146,123 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 145,300 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 144,662 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 144,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 143,798 miles

exhaust down pipe corroded slight blow

wipers in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,209 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 139,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 135,414 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 124,796 miles

rear brake application uneven

Fail 16 Mar 2011 124,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 103,398 miles

exhaust blow rear pipe and centre join

Pass 26 Mar 2009 91,277 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 91,071 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear fog light damaged but working.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 81,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,928 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 71,868 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 61,655 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

ns wiper

Pass 9 Dec 2005 98,815 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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P923 WMJ is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Grey with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P923 WMJ, 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 P923 WMJ registered?

P923 WMJ is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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