1997 Toyota Granvia 2.7L Petrol · R225 BWB
1997 Toyota Granvia (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 246,113 km. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA GRANVIA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 246,113 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R225 BWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 246,113 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R225 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 (R225 BWB) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired actuator linkage broken (1.1.17 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
R225 BWB Odometer History
- 04/03/2024243,394 km
- 10/03/2025244,182 km+788 km
- 31/03/2025244,188 km+6 km
- 20/02/2026246,111 km+1,923 km
- 26/02/2026246,113 km+2 km
Average of roughly 1,372 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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