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N144 RPL

1996 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,340 mi
Last recorded96,340 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 RPL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 96,340 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 96,390 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 94,609 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 94,609 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 85,706 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,537 miles

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

chips in windscreen

drivers front brake pads worn and discs corroded

radiator in poor condition

rear tyres worn to 3mm and passenger valve perished

Fail 12 Oct 2011 80,537 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

drivers front brake pads worn and discs corroded

drivers front tyre worn to 2mm

radiator in poor condition

rear tyres worn to 3mm and passenger valve perished

Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,371 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 71,370 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,239 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 55,239 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 47,216 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 47,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 RPL is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N144 RPL, 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 RPL is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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