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R447 MDE

1997 Toyota Granvia

Gold Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,034 mi
Last recorded125,034 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 MDE
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 125,034 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 125,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 117,914 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,703 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 116,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 114,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 114,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 112,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2014 112,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2013 110,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2012 105,808 miles

205/70/15 X 4

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/5/12

REAR B/LOAD SENSING VALVE OPERATION AL TOT

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 31 May 2011 106,640 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 106,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 93,522 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 80,752 miles

all three rear seats has baby seats fitted so visual check only on all three seat belts

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link lower bush

Fail 8 Jun 2009 80,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

all three rear seats has baby seats fitted so visual check only on all three seat belts

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link lower bush

Pass 16 Jun 2008 64,414 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,395 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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R447 MDE is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in Gold with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R447 MDE, 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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R447 MDE is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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