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R866 SSA

1998 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

231,985 mi
Last recorded231,985 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Granvia145,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 SSA
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 231,985 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 231,985 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 211,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 181,645 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 181,645 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 157,284 miles

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

Rear 7 pin towbar wiring inop, wire cut.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 157,284 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition dirty inside (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing damaged (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear 7 pin towbar wiring inop, wire cut.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 134,065 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 134,011 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords innerwall 205 70 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 118,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 113,976 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,847 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 107,800 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,454 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,863 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 102,168 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 101,320 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 99,171 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 98,503 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,401 miles

both front tyres worn on edges (not in centre three quarters)

both rear tyres worn on edges (not in centre three quarters)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 92,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges (not in centre three quarters)

both rear tyres worn on edges (not in centre three quarters)

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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R866 SSA is a 1998 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R866 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 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 R866 SSA registered?

R866 SSA is a 1998 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R866 SSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R866 SSA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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