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R196 BWB

1998 Toyota Granvia

White Lpg 2690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

274,167 mi
Last recorded274,167 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Granvia145,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 BWB
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 274,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 274,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valence (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 264,648 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 260,379 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 253,405 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 246,702 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 243,313 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 243,313 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 239,185 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 230,711 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 222,521 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 222,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 209,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 195,998 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 195,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 170,744 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 170,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 140,818 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 116,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 116,246 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 97,731 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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R196 BWB is a 1998 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,690cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 145,611 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 R196 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 28 years old, this Toyota Granvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R196 BWB is a 1998 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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