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N153 BBU

1996 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,205 mi
Last recorded109,205 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 BBU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 109,205 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake disc corroded

under body body corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2009 101,528 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 96,100 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres scrubbed off on outside edge

Fail 19 Mar 2008 95,942 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres scrubbed off on outside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2007 86,785 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 86,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 76,642 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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N153 BBU is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N153 BBU, 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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N153 BBU is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N153 BBU safe to buy?

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