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R176 BWB

1997 Toyota Granvia

White Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,354 mi
Last recorded138,354 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 BWB
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 138,354 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 134,342 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 131,229 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 130,277 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 130,277 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 125,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 121,685 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 112,508 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 112,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 110,838 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 108,134 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 108,125 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 102,053 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 102,053 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 100,412 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 96,410 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,242 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,170 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,419 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,958 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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R176 BWB is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R176 BWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R176 BWB registered?

R176 BWB is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R176 BWB safe to buy?

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