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R859 TTS

1998 Toyota Granvia

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

225,091 mi
Last recorded225,091 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Granvia145,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 TTS
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 225,091 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 225,091 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 219,402 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 211,741 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 211,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Dec 2022 203,309 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust poor condition

Fail 26 Dec 2022 203,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2021 195,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 192,124 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 188,631 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 183,886 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 182,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 182,505 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 176,690 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 176,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil level on min mark.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 170,553 miles

Undercover fitted restricting view of testable items.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 163,285 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 163,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 155,747 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 150,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 150,575 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 135,464 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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R859 TTS is a 1998 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R859 TTS, 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 R859 TTS registered?

R859 TTS is a 1998 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R859 TTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R859 TTS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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