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N173 BTW

1996 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,452 mi
Last recorded141,452 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 BTW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 141,452 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 141,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 131,134 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 131,127 miles

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

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner shoulder.advise replacement

Pass 1 Nov 2013 120,183 miles

SRS lamp not working

Pass 2 Nov 2012 113,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Oct 2012 113,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 109,067 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

radiator in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2010 104,372 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2009 99,938 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sump corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,062 miles

sump corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2008 90,964 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine sump corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2008 90,964 miles

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

engine sump corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 85,421 miles

please refer to the vt32 that went with test number 350211587055 for the advisory items

Fail 22 Mar 2007 85,421 miles

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

front brakes imbalanced

nearside c.v. boot damp

nearside rear door check strap loose

Pass 27 Mar 2006 79,102 miles

sump is wet suspect it has corroded through

wheel trims are scored

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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N173 BTW is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N173 BTW, 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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N173 BTW is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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