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N161 MCL

1996 Toyota Granvia

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

243,314 mi
Last recorded243,314 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 MCL
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 243,314 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 236,629 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 236,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 226,978 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 225,440 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 220,934 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 216,770 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 216,770 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 213,713 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre cutting out on inside edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 206,439 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 199,984 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre scuffed

play in rack n/s

Pass 3 Dec 2010 191,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in rack n/s

Pass 11 Nov 2009 180,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 170,220 miles

slight play in rack n/s

Pass 2 Aug 2007 158,103 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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N161 MCL is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 136,968 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 N161 MCL, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Granvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N161 MCL is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N161 MCL safe to buy?

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