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N171 HCS

1996 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,033 mi
Last recorded87,033 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 HCS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 87,033 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 87,033 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 80,337 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 80,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 75,089 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 75,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 70,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake warning light staying on

Fail 20 Nov 2007 70,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake warning light staying on

Pass 16 Nov 2006 58,957 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 58,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2005 52,230 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 HCS is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N171 HCS, 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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N171 HCS is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N171 HCS safe to buy?

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