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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear upper and lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.
Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear upper and lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underseal under vehicle
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underseal under vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Toyota Granvia?
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S897 VWE is a 1999 Toyota Granvia in Cream with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1999 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 111,714 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 S897 VWE, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Granvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S897 VWE is a 1999 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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