1997 Toyota Granvia 3.0L Diesel · R217 BWB
1997 Toyota Granvia (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 159,270 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA GRANVIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R217 BWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 159,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R217 BWB 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 (R217 BWB) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Body mounting fixings insecure Roof mounted awning front mounting has torn out of the roof panel (6.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Red electrical cable is hanging on the front prop shaft (4.11 (”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))”.
R217 BWB Mileage History
- 11/08/2022145,781 mi
- 03/10/2024145,881 mi+100 mi
- 16/10/2024145,886 mi+5 mi
- 09/10/2025159,270 mi+13,384 mi
- 09/10/2025159,270 mi
Average of roughly 4,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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