MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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.
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.
exhaust rear silencer leaking (sealed for mot)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
nsr tyre cut on outer wall.
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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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