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R779 BBK

1997 Toyota Granvia

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,734 mi
Last recorded98,734 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 BBK
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 98,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside corroded.

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 96,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2024 94,285 miles

Both rear tyres edges slightly worn and perishing

Front anti-roll bar bushes perished

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn and perished

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2023 92,432 miles

Both rear tyres edges slightly worn

Front anti-roll bar linkage bushes perished

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn and perished

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,397 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear worn

tow ball removed

Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,500 miles

Front Anti-roll Bar Link Bushes Perished

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Light Unit Damaged

Tow Bar And Electrics Not Fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2021 89,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll Bar Link Bushes Perished

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Light Unit Damaged

Tow Bar And Electrics Not Fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 89,047 miles

Front Anti-roll Bar Link Bushes Perished

Nearside Front Tyre Cut Outer Side Wall

Nearside Rear Light Unit Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Outer Edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tow Bar And Electrics Not Fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2020 89,047 miles

Front Anti-roll Bar Link Bushes Perished

Nearside Front Tyre Cut Outer Side Wall

Nearside Rear Light Unit Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Outer Edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tow Bar And Electrics Not Fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 88,608 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

front anti roll bar drop link bush's perished

front metal brake pipes under silled

rear metal brake pipes corroding

tow bar and electrics not fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,981 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,240 miles

rear seats not fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,155 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer side wall

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 82,651 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 78,919 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

slight play both front top ball joints

Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,827 miles

no rear/rear seats fitted

offside front windscreen wiper split on ends

slight play both front top ball joints

Fail 6 Sep 2012 76,827 miles

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

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

no rear/rear seats fitted

offside front windscreen wiper split on ends

slight play both front top ball joints

Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,162 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,946 miles

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

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,111 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,021 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,625 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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R779 BBK is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R779 BBK, 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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What year was R779 BBK registered?

R779 BBK is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R779 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 BBK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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