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R725 CHE

1997 Toyota Granvia

Silver Lpg 2690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,852 mi
Last recorded148,852 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Granvia134,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 CHE
MakeToyota
ModelGranvia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,690cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 148,852 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 148,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 147,169 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 145,591 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 144,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 142,504 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 140,375 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 140,375 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 138,875 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 136,079 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 136,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 133,942 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 133,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 19 Jul 2016 131,015 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 124,962 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 118,216 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 118,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 116,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 111,304 miles

NOTE- WASTE WATER TANK INSECURE.

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 105,674 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 105,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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 13 Apr 2010 99,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock bushes starting to perish

slight play in both rack arms

Fail 13 Apr 2010 99,503 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock bushes starting to perish

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 20 Apr 2009 90,780 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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R725 CHE is a 1997 Toyota Granvia in Silver with a 2,690cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Granvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 134,296 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 R725 CHE, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Granvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R725 CHE registered?

R725 CHE is a 1997 Toyota Granvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R725 CHE safe to buy?

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