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R385 NUF

1997 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

169,464 mi
Last recorded169,464 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 NUF
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 169,464 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 164,399 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 162,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 160,448 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 160,318 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

oil filler cap is missing

Pass 27 Nov 2021 158,507 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 155,810 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 155,810 miles

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 152,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 147,600 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 147,600 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 141,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres low

Fail 14 Nov 2017 141,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres low

Pass 18 Nov 2016 135,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 127,557 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 119,749 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 118,872 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 117,753 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 117,753 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 117,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 115,791 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 113,430 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 113,374 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 113,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 111,760 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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R385 NUF is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 R385 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R385 NUF registered?

R385 NUF is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R385 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 NUF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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