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R354 VOD

1997 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,202 mi
Last recorded140,202 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 VOD
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2025 140,202 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody general corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2022 139,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s/r ~& o/s/r chassis rails to crossmemeber (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 139,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s/r ~& o/s/r chassis rails to crossmemeber (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 139,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 132,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body has general corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2017 122,330 miles

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 111,796 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 103,547 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 98,676 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 93,523 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 89,052 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 88,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 84,598 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 84,598 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,942 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 72,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 65,681 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 65,675 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 57,125 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,125 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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R354 VOD is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R354 VOD, 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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What year was R354 VOD registered?

R354 VOD is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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