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N140 MHT

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,000 mi
Last recorded56,000 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 MHT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2012 56,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slice to offside front tyre outer sidewall

some corrosion starting to both rear chassis

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,000 miles

slice to offside front tyre outer sidewall

some corrosion starting to both rear chassis

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,598 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,999 miles

both front and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn edges on legal limit - recommend replace

some corrosion both rear inner sills

Fail 21 Sep 2010 51,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn edges on legal limit - recommend replace

some corrosion both rear inner sills

Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,014 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,911 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,845 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 42,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,879 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 33,072 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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N140 MHT is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N140 MHT, 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 N140 MHT registered?

N140 MHT is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N140 MHT safe to buy?

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