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N155 PDL

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,029 mi
Last recorded118,029 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 PDL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 118,029 miles

brake load sensing valve retaining nut badly corroded away

n/s/r door will not open from either side

Fail 2 Jun 2010 118,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake load sensing valve retaining nut badly corroded away

n/s/r door will not open from either side

Pass 4 Mar 2009 115,795 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 115,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 106,260 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 106,260 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 93,982 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 93,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 79,714 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 PDL is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PDL, 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 N155 PDL registered?

N155 PDL is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N155 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N155 PDL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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