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R225 BWB

1997 Toyota Granvia

Silver Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

246,113 mi
Last recorded246,113 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 BWB
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 246,113 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and all other components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and all other components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 246,111 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired actuator linkage broken (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and all other components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and all other components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 244,188 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 244,182 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 243,394 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 243,393 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 241,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 17 Mar 2022 234,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority of pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

underside of vehicle and suspension components undersealed /greased.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 233,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 231,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 229,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 224,043 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 212,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 197,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 176,610 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 158,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 142,396 miles

spare wheel corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 142,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

spare wheel corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 121,773 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 96,855 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,846 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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R225 BWB is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R225 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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R225 BWB is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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