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N156 XOH

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,958 mi
Last recorded139,958 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 XOH
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 139,958 miles

battery security poor

oil leak

rear exhaust system leaking slight gases

Fail 14 Oct 2011 139,538 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

battery security poor

emmisions switching, suspect oxygen sensor fault

oil leak

rear exhaust system leaking slight gases

Pass 15 Oct 2010 124,119 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 123,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 103,238 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 102,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 94,117 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 87,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 80,621 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 80,621 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT & NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

Pass 14 Oct 2005 74,393 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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N156 XOH is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N156 XOH, 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 N156 XOH registered?

N156 XOH is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N156 XOH safe to buy?

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