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R597 KAR

1998 Toyota Granvia

Purple Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,915 mi
Last recorded156,915 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Toyota Granvia145,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 KAR
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 156,915 miles

near side front door mirror missing

near side rear lamp lens cracked

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

off side rear inner constant velocity boot split

slight play in off side front steering rack side arm ball joint

slight twist in off side front brake flexi hose

Pass 29 Oct 2008 130,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front tyre has outer edge ware

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Off sidfe rear lamp lense cracked

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 103,323 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 103,323 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R597 KAR is a 1998 Toyota Granvia in Purple with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R597 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 R597 KAR registered?

R597 KAR is a 1998 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 May 1998.

Is R597 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 KAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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