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N116 GEV

1996 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,799 mi
Last recorded108,799 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 GEV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 108,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 108,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,869 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 102,867 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,962 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,335 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 92,335 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,942 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 88,935 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 84,572 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 79,366 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 73,028 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 66,915 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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N116 GEV is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N116 GEV, 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 N116 GEV registered?

N116 GEV is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N116 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N116 GEV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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