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N148 HCS

1996 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,882 mi
Last recorded125,882 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 HCS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 125,882 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 125,880 miles

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

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

Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on both rear inner sills borderline

corrosion on o/s and n/s front too rear chassis rails bline

corrosion on rear wheel arches borderline

engine oil leak

security of front and rear bumpers borderline

Pass 24 Jun 2009 110,663 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 110,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 104,274 miles

evidence of fuel leak from tank but none found at time of test.

fuel filler, breather pipes & tank in poor condition.

ns outer cv boot starting to perish.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 104,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

evidence of fuel leak from tank but none found at time of test.

fuel filler, breather pipes & tank in poor condition.

ns outer cv boot starting to perish.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 99,609 miles

exhaust rear silencer leaking (sealed for mot)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 94,838 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 94,838 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nsr tyre cut on outer wall.

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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N148 HCS is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N148 HCS, 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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N148 HCS is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 June 1996.

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