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N178 JLX

1996 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,901 mi
Last recorded152,901 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 JLX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2006 152,901 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 JLX is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 N178 JLX, 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

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What year was N178 JLX registered?

N178 JLX is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N178 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N178 JLX shows 1 test 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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