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N138 PYF

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,513 mi
Last recorded66,513 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 PYF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 66,513 miles

Side repeater insecure cover broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 66,475 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Side repeater insecure cover broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,648 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 58,528 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,504 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 47,831 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,957 miles

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,484 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 34,462 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,747 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 24,747 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,250 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,592 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES NEED ATTENTION.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,305 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,840 miles

Nearside front tyre outter wall has cut NOT deep to reach cord or ply

Nearside rear tyre outter wall slightly deterioated

Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,934 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,270 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 PYF is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PYF, 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 PYF registered?

N138 PYF is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N138 PYF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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