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N947 WPT

1996 Toyota Granvia

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,280 mi
Last recorded201,280 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Granvia136,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 WPT
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 201,280 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 201,280 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 200,247 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 200,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2010 197,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 197,290 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 188,586 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 188,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2008 174,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 148,246 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 143,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N947 WPT is a 1996 Toyota Granvia in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N947 WPT, 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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N947 WPT is a 1996 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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