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N144 FJC

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

111,022 mi
Last recorded111,022 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 FJC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 111,022 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 111,022 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 105,457 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 105,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 105,431 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front bumper insecure

LIGHTS NOT TESTED DUE TO BATTERY FAILURE

NO BRAKE OR CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2007 98,953 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 98,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 92,854 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 92,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

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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N144 FJC is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 N144 FJC, 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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N144 FJC is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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