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R286 YYC

1997 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,692 mi
Last recorded176,692 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 YYC
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 176,692 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 176,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 158,792 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 142,054 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 132,337 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 122,640 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 122,640 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 114,340 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 114,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 107,389 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,837 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 102,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 94,312 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 86,929 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 86,929 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,605 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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R286 YYC is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R286 YYC, 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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R286 YYC is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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