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N178 HCR

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,251 mi
Last recorded80,251 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 HCR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 80,251 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 80,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 78,149 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 May 2015 78,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 76,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front cross member corroded

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 21 May 2013 74,349 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2012 72,352 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

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

Pass 18 May 2011 70,112 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 67,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 65,961 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 63,654 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side c.v. boot sight leak no hile found

Pass 29 May 2008 63,654 miles

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

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

near side c.v. boot sight leak no hile found

Pass 31 May 2007 650,060 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 57,729 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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N178 HCR is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N178 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.

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N178 HCR is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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