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N151 ATO

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

174,227 mi
Last recorded174,227 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 ATO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 174,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 174,227 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 160,260 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 160,260 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 142,724 miles

Front wipers are split

Oil sump heavily corroded

Rocker cover leaking

Both front tyres are wearing uneven

Brake fluid low

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front brakes had a near fail imbalance

Fail 21 May 2011 142,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres are wearing uneven

Brake fluid low

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front brakes had a near fail imbalance

Front wipers are split

Oil sump heavily corroded

Rocker cover leaking

Pass 21 May 2010 133,492 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 133,400 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

strong advise offside rear tyre worn on the outer sidewall and has a nail in tread

Pass 23 May 2009 124,098 miles

advise condition of number plates

advise near side front wiper split

advise near side rear tyre slightly featherd on edge

advise screen chipped

Pass 22 May 2008 115,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 May 2008 115,866 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 107,208 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 102,240 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2006 102,240 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2005 94,570 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 94,570 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N151 ATO is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N151 ATO, 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 N151 ATO registered?

N151 ATO is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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