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R199 BWB

1997 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,511 mi
Last recorded185,511 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 BWB
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 185,511 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 179,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 173,958 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 171,572 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 169,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front differential mounting split/perished

Pass 10 Dec 2020 167,791 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front front diff mount bush split + movement

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 167,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front front diff mount bush split + movement

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 166,941 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 166,934 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 165,150 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 161,134 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 158,765 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 151,635 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 144,158 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 144,158 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 135,151 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 135,151 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 134,905 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 5 Oct 2012 126,889 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 119,059 miles

Coolant loss from front area of engine compartment

Power steering resevoir over flowed hydraulic fluid during steering lock to lock with engine switched off

Fail 19 Oct 2011 119,059 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Coolant loss from front area of engine compartment

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering resevoir over flowed hydraulic fluid during steering lock to lock with engine switched off

Pass 11 Oct 2010 110,422 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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R199 BWB is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R199 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.

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R199 BWB is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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