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N158 MWY

1996 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,647 mi
Last recorded104,647 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 104,647 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 104,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 97,506 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 89,732 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 89,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2006 80,219 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 80,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MWY is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MWY, 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 N158 MWY registered?

N158 MWY is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N158 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N158 MWY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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