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R315 KAR

1998 Toyota Granvia

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

309,126 mi
Last recorded309,126 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Granvia145,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 KAR
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 309,126 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 302,696 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 298,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 290,034 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 277,356 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 272,297 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 266,425 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 257,487 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 249,262 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 238,945 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 220,200 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 208,127 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 199,475 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 191,508 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 182,788 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 172,348 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 138,720 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 138,720 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 102,388 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 66,597 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,064 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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R315 KAR is a 1998 Toyota Granvia in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R315 KAR, 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 R315 KAR registered?

R315 KAR is a 1998 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is R315 KAR safe to buy?

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