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N137 GPX

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,578 mi
Last recorded107,578 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 GPX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2013 107,578 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 2 Jan 2012 103,629 miles

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

all four shock absorber bodies are corroding

both rear anti rollbar bushes have slight play

offside front indicator lens is holed

Fail 23 Dec 2011 103,627 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four shock absorber bodies are corroding

both rear anti rollbar bushes have slight play

front brake discs are corroding

offside front indicator lens is holed

Pass 2 Dec 2010 97,202 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 97,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 90,963 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 87,528 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 84,179 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 81,776 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 73,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres perrished

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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N137 GPX 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 70%.

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 N137 GPX, 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 N137 GPX registered?

N137 GPX is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N137 GPX safe to buy?

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