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N185 BBU

1996 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,797 mi
Last recorded122,797 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 BBU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2006 122,797 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 122,668 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres scrubbing off inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2005 111,193 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 111,193 miles

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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 Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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N185 BBU is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N185 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 N185 BBU registered?

N185 BBU is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N185 BBU safe to buy?

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