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N157 GLN

1996 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,304 mi
Last recorded121,304 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 GLN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,304 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 121,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 120,740 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 118,176 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 117,718 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 116,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Inside unit (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Unit behind rear anti roll bar (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 116,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Inside unit (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Unit behind rear anti roll bar (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 109,988 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 109,988 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ns and os pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 102,703 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 95,500 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 88,786 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,970 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,474 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 77,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,779 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 73,779 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 71,019 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 68,077 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 68,077 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 64,986 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 64,986 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,841 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 57,072 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 57,072 miles

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

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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N157 GLN is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 N157 GLN, 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 N157 GLN registered?

N157 GLN is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N157 GLN safe to buy?

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