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R23 NUF

1997 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

291,806 mi
Last recorded291,806 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 NUF
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 291,806 miles

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

n/s/r chassis corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear differential damp with oil

Pass 21 May 2025 285,997 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective WIPER ARM WORN (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE SLIGHTLY LEAKING OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL ARMS BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 262,865 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINTS DAMAGED/CORRODED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 262,865 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINTS DAMAGED/CORRODED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 244,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 234,136 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 226,252 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 222,689 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 222,434 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 214,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 214,192 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 199,940 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 185,985 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 180,186 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 170,266 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 170,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness around brake servo/ a.b.s pump

Fail 25 Jun 2014 169,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake master cylinder and pipes damp, no visable leaks at time of test

front tyres wearing on outer edges

imbalance to rear foot brake and hand brake

o/s outer side light not working

rear brake discs corroded

slight movement to front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2013 160,291 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness around master cylinder but doesnt appear to be any leaks

Fail 5 Jul 2013 160,291 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness around master cylinder but doesnt appear to be any leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2012 146,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf fog/driver light not working

Fail 10 Jul 2012 146,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf fog/driver light not working

Pass 18 Jul 2011 134,991 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 125,058 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

handbrake application uneven

Fail 3 Aug 2010 125,031 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

handbrake application uneven

rear axle torque arm bush split

Pass 3 Aug 2009 111,213 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 111,213 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 94,024 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 94,024 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 94,003 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 88,386 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 88,386 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

centre seats fiutted rear facing

off side front fog light not working

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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R23 NUF is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 R23 NUF, 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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R23 NUF is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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