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N138 JCA

1996 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,248 mi
Last recorded133,248 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 JCA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 133,248 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 127,235 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 127,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 99,230 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 123,132 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 123,132 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 121,068 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 121,033 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 121,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 118,552 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 JCA is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N138 JCA, 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 N138 JCA registered?

N138 JCA is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N138 JCA safe to buy?

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