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N159 PDL

1996 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,066 mi
Last recorded134,066 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 PDL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 134,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion also all round color (paint faded) (6.1.B.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHED AND CRACKED SIDE WALLS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHED AND CRACKED SIDE WALLS (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 134,066 miles

Horn not working WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion also all round color (paint faded) (6.1.B.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 126,065 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 126,065 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 126,038 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 117,438 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,364 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

judder on wipers

Fail 3 Feb 2015 106,364 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

judder on wipers

Pass 27 Aug 2013 105,098 miles

slight play in rear inner roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2012 100,402 miles

fron brake discs corroded due to lack of use

front tyre wearing edges

idle slightly high

Fail 7 Aug 2012 100,400 miles

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

fron brake discs corroded due to lack of use

front tyre wearing edges

idle slightly high

Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,656 miles

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

nsr outer sill weak

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,036 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 88,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 81,298 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 64,858 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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N159 PDL is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PDL, 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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N159 PDL is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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