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N154 GLG

1996 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,157 mi
Last recorded124,157 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 GLG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 May 2014 124,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 119,134 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 119,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 109,720 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 102,310 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on front coil springs

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 13 Aug 2010 102,310 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on front coil springs

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2009 94,723 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 1*6mm on outter edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm

radiator corroded

slight damage to nearside front wing and bumper corner

slight damage to offside front wheel arch

Fail 24 Jul 2009 94,721 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 1*6mm on outter edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm

radiator corroded

slight damage to nearside front wing and bumper corner

slight damage to offside front wheel arch

Fail 18 Aug 2008 83,645 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres on 3mm

front no plate slight damage

Pass 18 Aug 2008 83,645 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm

front no plate slight damage

Fail 8 Aug 2007 71,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front side lamo cover lens broken

Pass 8 Aug 2007 71,404 miles

nearside front side lamo cover lens broken

Fail 18 Aug 2006 63,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 63,457 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 61,289 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 61,289 miles

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

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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N154 GLG is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N154 GLG, 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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N154 GLG is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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