1997 Toyota Granvia 3.0L Diesel · R854 VOD
1997 Toyota Granvia (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 176,423 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA GRANVIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R854 VOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 176,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R854 VOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Granvia (R854 VOD) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
R854 VOD Mileage History
- 18/09/2024161,630 mi
- 24/10/2025168,079 mi+6,449 mi
- 24/10/2025168,080 mi+1 mi
- 19/10/2026176,381 mi+8,301 mi
- 22/10/2026176,423 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 7,073 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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