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N157 HCR

1996 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,849 mi
Last recorded106,849 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 HCR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 106,849 miles

nearside and offside front/rear shock absorber dust covers split.

Fail 30 Nov 2007 106,849 miles

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

nearside and offside front/rear shock absorber dust covers split.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 99,179 miles

front and rear windows have been tinted

nearside and offside front/rear shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 27 Nov 2006 99,145 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear windows have been tinted

nearside and offside front/rear shock absorber dust covers split

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 HCR is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N157 HCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N157 HCR registered?

N157 HCR is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N157 HCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N157 HCR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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