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N138 ECM

1996 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,885 mi
Last recorded64,885 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 ECM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 64,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 52,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 39,760 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 39,760 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 38,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,218 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,733 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyer slightly perished

Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,370 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,429 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 29,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 27,208 miles

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

o/s rear tyer slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,412 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,101 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre wall shows signs of cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,867 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,412 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,602 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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N138 ECM is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 N138 ECM, 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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N138 ECM is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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