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N134 BTW

1996 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

131,234 mi
Last recorded131,234 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 BTW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 131,234 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 131,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 128,177 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 122,059 miles

ALL under vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2012 122,056 miles

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

ALL under vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 117,142 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2011 117,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 107,813 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 107,502 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 94,853 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 94,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2008 82,805 miles

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 82,805 miles

Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 76,766 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 76,766 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 72,635 miles

nearside rear seat belt anchorage not working (belt will not click into position)

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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N134 BTW is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N134 BTW, 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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N134 BTW is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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