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N176 BBU

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,087 mi
Last recorded129,087 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 BBU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2011 129,087 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 120,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Apr 2009 106,007 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 104,091 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 100,833 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 96,628 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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N176 BBU is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N176 BBU, 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 N176 BBU registered?

N176 BBU is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N176 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N176 BBU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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