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R28 DKY

1998 Toyota Granvia

Purple Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,862 mi
Last recorded194,862 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Granvia145,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 DKY
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 194,862 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 194,391 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 193,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 192,591 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 191,926 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 190,102 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 182,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 176,149 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 170,927 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 170,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 165,970 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 159,916 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 159,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 155,623 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 155,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal modified but not seriously weakened (3.3.A.6)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge / cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jan 2014 150,541 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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R28 DKY is a 1998 Toyota Granvia in Purple with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R28 DKY, 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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What year was R28 DKY registered?

R28 DKY is a 1998 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R28 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 DKY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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