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N149 PYE

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

212,950 mi
Last recorded212,950 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 PYE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 212,950 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 212,944 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 200,871 miles

Emission limits only just met

Pass 24 Jul 2013 187,052 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 168,893 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 161,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 131,697 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 112,821 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 90,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 72,848 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 68,268 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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N149 PYE is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N149 PYE, 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 N149 PYE registered?

N149 PYE is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N149 PYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N149 PYE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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