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N171 HCR

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,712 mi
Last recorded117,712 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 HCR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 117,712 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 117,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 111,741 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 105,593 miles

corrosion on front and rear coil springs

Pass 25 May 2010 99,580 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 92,600 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 85,468 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 78,356 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 72,284 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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N171 HCR is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N171 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N171 HCR?

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What year was N171 HCR registered?

N171 HCR is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N171 HCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N171 HCR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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