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N109 NOU

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,853 mi
Last recorded130,853 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 NOU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2012 130,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 129,979 miles

nearside front on inner edge tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear wing slightly damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2011 129,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front on inner edge tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear wing slightly damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2010 128,049 miles

both front,centre and rear floors,chassis rails and undersills slightly corroded

both wipers starting to split

nearside rear wing by fuel cap slightly damaged

rear boot slightly damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2010 128,049 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front,centre and rear floors,chassis rails and undersills slightly corroded

both wipers starting to split

nearside rear wing by fuel cap slightly damaged

rear boot slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 126,697 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 121,079 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 121,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 112,860 miles

nearside rear body panel damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2006 103,567 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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N109 NOU is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 86,211 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N109 NOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N109 NOU registered?

N109 NOU is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N109 NOU safe to buy?

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