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R856 XWO

1998 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

123,760 mi
Last recorded123,760 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Granvia145,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 XWO
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 123,760 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear diff mounting , rubber deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2025 117,151 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

diff mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2025 117,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

diff mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,013 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 104,238 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering column top bearing

Fail 13 Feb 2023 104,226 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust slightly corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering column top bearing

Pass 17 Feb 2022 100,310 miles

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

Steering column top bearing has slight play

Fail 16 Feb 2022 100,308 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded but within 30cm of rear suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2021 96,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 92,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 90,425 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,365 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,564 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 86,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 84,424 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,078 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 81,005 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,005 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 76,990 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 76,979 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,901 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 74,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight curb abrasion to tyre n.s.f

Pass 4 May 2011 74,606 miles

slight curb abrasion to tyre n.s.f

Pass 17 Mar 2010 69,181 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,423 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 62,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008

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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R856 XWO is a 1998 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R856 XWO, 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 R856 XWO registered?

R856 XWO is a 1998 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R856 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 XWO shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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