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N187 YCJ

1996 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,958 mi
Last recorded75,958 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 YCJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 75,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill + o/s/r inner arch sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chasse/floor pans (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 74,791 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from exhaust pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear of brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 73,064 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 73,064 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,355 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 71,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,219 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 70,219 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,642 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,291 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 66,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,062 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,550 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,284 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,126 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,801 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,200 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 52,200 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,472 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,391 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 40,211 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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N187 YCJ is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N187 YCJ, 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 N187 YCJ registered?

N187 YCJ is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N187 YCJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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