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N159 HCR

1996 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,942 mi
Last recorded90,942 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 HCR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 90,942 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 85,642 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 85,642 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)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 83,848 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 83,848 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,828 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 80,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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N159 HCR is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N159 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.

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What year was N159 HCR registered?

N159 HCR is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N159 HCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N159 HCR shows 8 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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