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N126 SEL

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,732 mi
Last recorded106,732 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 SEL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 106,732 miles

Front exhaust clamp loose but bolt sized !

Offside Rear Lamp slight damage to lens

Fail 23 Jan 2017 106,730 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front exhaust clamp loose but bolt sized !

Offside Rear Lamp slight damage to lens

Pass 13 Jan 2016 101,060 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 101,060 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,226 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 94,436 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 94,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 89,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,688 miles

front cv boots perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,680 miles

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

front brake pads 2.5-3mmm

front cv boots perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,500 miles

front cv boots perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,712 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 73,897 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 71,918 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 69,854 miles

both front tyres sidewalls perishing

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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N126 SEL is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N126 SEL, 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 N126 SEL registered?

N126 SEL is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N126 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N126 SEL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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