Toyota Grandvia MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 296 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 39.5%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Toyota Grandvia MOT Reliability Overview
The Toyota Grandvia is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 296 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 60.5% and a failure rate of 39.5%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Toyota Grandvia earns a "Average" reliability rating. The average Toyota Grandvia presents for MOT with approximately 139,766 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 1996 models achieve the highest pass rate at 61.4%, while 1998 models have the lowest at 59.5%. This 1.9 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Toyota Grandvia is Suspension, affecting 36.8% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Brakes at 35.5%. Tyres rounds out the top three at 24.3%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 41.9% | 124 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 39.9% | 118 |
| 3 | Brakes | 38.2% | 113 |
| 4 | Tyres | 26.4% | 78 |
| 5 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 15.2% | 45 |
| 6 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 10.8% | 32 |
| 7 | Driver's View Of The Road | 7.8% | 23 |
| 8 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 5.4% | 16 |
| 9 | Visibility | 4.7% | 14 |
| 10 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 3.4% | 10 |
| 11 | Non-component Advisories | 2.7% | 8 |
| 12 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 2.7% | 8 |
| 13 | Steering | 2.0% | 6 |
| 14 | Items Not Tested | 1.7% | 5 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 139,766 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3.00 | 41.9% | 124 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 2.85 | 39.9% | 118 |
| Brakes | 2.73 | 38.2% | 113 |
| Tyres | 1.89 | 26.4% | 78 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 1.09 | 15.2% | 45 |
| Visibility | 0.90 | 12.5% | 37 |
| Body & Structure | 0.77 | 10.8% | 32 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.39 | 5.4% | 16 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.24 | 3.4% | 10 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.19 | 2.7% | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 0.19 | 2.7% | 8 |
| Steering | 0.15 | 2.0% | 6 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.12 | 1.7% | 5 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Toyota Grandvia has 139,766 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Toyota Grandvia has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 2.83% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Toyota Grandvia MOT Data
The Toyota Grandvia is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 296 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 3 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 60.5% and a failure rate of 39.5%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Toyota Grandvia owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and brakes for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Grandvia is likely to perform.
Suspension — 36.8% of failures
Suspension issues account for 36.8% of MOT failures on the Toyota Grandvia. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Brakes — 35.5% of failures
Brakes issues account for 35.5% of MOT failures on the Toyota Grandvia. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Tyres — 24.3% of failures
Tyres issues account for 24.3% of MOT failures on the Toyota Grandvia. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Grandvia?
Based on 296 MOT tests in our database, the Toyota Grandvia has an overall pass rate of 60.5% (39.5% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Grandvia?
The top 3 reasons a Toyota Grandvia fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (36.8%), 2. Brakes (35.5%), 3. Tyres (24.3%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Toyota Grandvia reliable?
With a 39.5% MOT failure rate, the Grandvia is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Toyota Grandvia?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (36.8%); Brakes (35.5%); Tyres (24.3%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.