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R814 SSA

1997 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

179,055 mi
Last recorded179,055 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 SSA
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 179,055 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 179,055 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 177,884 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear suspension corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 May 2024 177,705 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 176,775 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 176,344 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 175,155 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 173,375 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 173,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 171,047 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 165,323 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 157,417 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 May 2016 151,434 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 144,209 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 139,238 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 139,238 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 134,251 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 134,210 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 127,555 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 122,533 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 117,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 109,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 109,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 109,071 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R814 SSA is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 R814 SSA, 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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R814 SSA is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R814 SSA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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