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N120 PTG

1996 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,943 mi
Last recorded165,943 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 PTG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 165,943 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 165,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 165,687 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 165,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 163,617 miles

[ underside corroded]

Pass 19 Apr 2018 161,149 miles

underboby corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 161,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,floor,inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

underboby corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 158,866 miles

Central Rear stop light

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 158,866 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central Rear stop light

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 155,905 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 155,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

coolant leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 151,592 miles

oil level on min

rear suspension componants & chassis members showing rust corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2015 151,592 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil level on min

rear suspension componants & chassis members showing rust corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2014 146,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 146,678 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 141,329 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 141,329 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 137,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Osf brake binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight brake judder osf

Pass 5 May 2011 132,273 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 132,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 127,113 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 119,083 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2009 119,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 112,714 miles

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

offside front brake disc vibration (warped)

Fail 7 May 2008 112,714 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front brake disc vibration (warped)

Pass 9 May 2007 107,091 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 107,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2006 96,641 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

radiator deteriorating and fins missing

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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N120 PTG is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N120 PTG, 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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N120 PTG is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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