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N143 RJV

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,886 mi
Last recorded73,886 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 RJV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,886 miles

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

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

The cat heat shield loose.

The engine sump showing signs of corrosion.

The front brake discs showing signs of wear/corrsion.

The fuel filler pipe heavily corroded and fuel tank showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside front and offside front outer c/v boots cracked/perished but not split.

The offside front brake pads appear to be worn low.

The offside front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

The offside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge.

The rad core heavily corroded and large section missing.

The section of the nearside and offside outer sill panels showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,418 miles

The exhaust system is showing some corrosion around the rear section.

The fuel filler and breather pipes are heavily corroded.

The off side and near side front outer cv boots are in poor condition.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 63,417 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

The exhaust system is showing some corrosion around the rear section.

The fuel filler and breather pipes are heavily corroded.

The off side and near side front outer cv boots are in poor condition.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 55,519 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,495 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 45,464 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,619 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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N143 RJV is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N143 RJV, 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 N143 RJV registered?

N143 RJV is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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