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S272 VWJ

1998 Toyota Granvia

White Petrol 3370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,772 mi
Last recorded56,772 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Granvia145,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 VWJ
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,370cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 56,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 45,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper/Lower. O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 31,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper/lower. N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 20,794 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 20,302 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 19,842 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 18,994 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 18,994 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 17,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 14,782 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 13,136 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 11,818 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 9,830 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 8,311 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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S272 VWJ is a 1998 Toyota Granvia in White with a 3,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S272 VWJ, 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 S272 VWJ registered?

S272 VWJ is a 1998 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S272 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S272 VWJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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