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N162 PFB

1996 Toyota Granvia

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

231,947 mi
Last recorded231,947 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 PFB
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2014 231,947 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 225,341 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 225,338 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 214,877 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 214,877 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SRS w/l on

Fail 5 Aug 2011 202,342 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front inner cv boot leaking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2011 202,342 miles

nearside front inner cv boot leaking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Aug 2010 188,117 miles

all four tyres wearingg on edges

nearside inner brake light not operating

there is slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Aug 2010 188,117 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all four tyres wearingg on edges

nearside inner brake light not operating

there is slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2009 173,761 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 159,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 144,840 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 144,840 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 130,274 miles

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

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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N162 PFB is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N162 PFB, 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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N162 PFB is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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