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N170 HHG

1996 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,759 mi
Last recorded81,759 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 HHG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2020 81,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced base of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced base of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 81,317 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit is cracked/damaged also has condensation build up

Rear Inner undersills corroded on both sides

Rear wheel arches corroded

coolant level low

sump corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all inside engine bay slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all major suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 80,343 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 79,233 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,318 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,184 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 77,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 75,152 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,301 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 70,931 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 68,826 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,280 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 51,659 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,653 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 40,701 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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N170 HHG is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N170 HHG, 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 N170 HHG registered?

N170 HHG is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N170 HHG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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