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N158 HRE

1996 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,158 mi
Last recorded88,158 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 HRE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,158 miles

slight dragging to o/s/f wheel

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r inner sill backs

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches

some corrosion to o/s/outer sill

some corrosion/pitting to n/s/f brake disks

Fail 8 Sep 2012 88,158 miles

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

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

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

slight dragging to o/s/f wheel

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r inner sill backs

some corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches

some corrosion to o/s/outer sill

some corrosion/pitting to n/s/f brake disks

Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,698 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,885 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 76,709 miles

some corrosion to n/ / o/s outer sills / also n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches but not holed

Fail 27 Jul 2009 76,707 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)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some corrosion to n/ / o/s outer sills / also n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches but not holed

Pass 8 Jul 2008 68,721 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 65,041 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 65,041 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 61,822 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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N158 HRE is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N158 HRE, 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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N158 HRE is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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