Toyota Granvia (1996)
1996 Toyota Granvia
CarHunch analysed 832 real MOT records for the 1996 Toyota Granvia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1996 Toyota Granvia has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.6%, which sits noticeably below the UK average of 80%, signalling these vans are aging and require careful pre-purchase inspection. More concerning, one in three of these vehicles (33.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a serious buyer red flag.
At nearly 140,000 miles median, these Grivias are well-used for their age, yet they're still averaging 5.24 failures and nearly 27 advisories per test—typical wear issues for a 28-year-old van rather than hidden structural problems. Before buying, insist on a full independent inspection and recent MOT history, paying particular attention to any previous dangerous defect records.
What to check before buying a 1996 Toyota Granvia
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 33.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (88%) | 736 | 72% | 5.37 |
| Petrol (10%) | 87 | 77.1% | 4.36 |
| LPG (1%) | 8 | 79.2% | 3.63 |
| Gas Diesel (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1996 Toyota Granvia vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1996 Toyota Granvia vehicles fall between 111,445 and 169,191 miles.
1996 Toyota Granvia — Still on the Road
355 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1996 Toyota Granvia
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47.4%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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45.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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33.9%
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
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30.7%
Rear fog lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1996. Counts include advisories and failures.
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