MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 ()
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 ()
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs corroded
judder on wipers
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
slight play in rear inner roll bar bushes
fron brake discs corroded due to lack of use
front tyre wearing edges
idle slightly high
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
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
nsr outer sill weak
rear wiper blade deteriorated
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)
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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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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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