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R478 CCY

1998 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,616 mi
Last recorded106,616 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Granvia145,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 CCY
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 106,616 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 99,726 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 96,382 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2023 96,382 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint gator is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Upper ball joint gator is slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2022 95,586 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper ball joint gator is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Upper ball joint gator is slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,085 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 94,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,582 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 88,581 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 86,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scubbing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 86,247 miles

Rear fog lamp missing tucked in spare wheel (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scubbing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 82,016 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 18,300 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 77,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 73,224 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,164 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 66,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R478 CCY is a 1998 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 R478 CCY, 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 R478 CCY registered?

R478 CCY is a 1998 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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