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R618 KAR

1998 Toyota Granvia

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

289,460 mi
Last recorded289,460 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Granvia145,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 KAR
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 289,460 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 281,306 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 264,779 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 256,428 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 235,969 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 214,998 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 202,735 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 191,305 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 170,556 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 153,845 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 149,047 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 139,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 139,000 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R618 KAR is a 1998 Toyota Granvia in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R618 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 R618 KAR registered?

R618 KAR is a 1998 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R618 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 KAR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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