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S897 VWE

1999 Toyota Granvia

Cream Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

196,503 mi
Last recorded196,503 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Granvia111,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 VWE
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 196,503 miles

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))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 189,087 miles

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))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 189,087 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 188,163 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 182,259 miles

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))

Fail 4 May 2023 182,245 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 181,980 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 181,980 miles

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))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 178,447 miles

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))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 178,447 miles

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))

Pass 24 May 2019 174,813 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 174,808 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 163,225 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 151,958 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 148,527 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 144,853 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 135,968 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 127,611 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 117,049 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 111,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 110,712 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 105,179 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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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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What year was S897 VWE registered?

S897 VWE is a 1999 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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