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N162 KYG

1996 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,504 mi
Last recorded64,504 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 KYG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,504 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 58,368 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 58,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,610 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 55,610 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 50,326 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 50,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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N162 KYG is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Silver 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 N162 KYG, 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 N162 KYG registered?

N162 KYG is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N162 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N162 KYG 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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