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N155 BDB

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,953 mi
Last recorded99,953 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 BDB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 99,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,507 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 71,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,995 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osr tyre has cracks on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2014 66,995 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osr tyre has cracks on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,470 miles

osr tyre has several cuts on outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2013 66,470 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr tyre has several cuts on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2012 64,763 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2011 61,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,297 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 57,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 51,022 miles

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,022 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 43,630 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 43,630 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,494 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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N155 BDB is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N155 BDB, 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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N155 BDB is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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