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N188 JRN

1996 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,460 mi
Last recorded86,460 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 JRN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 86,460 miles

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

slight play in sreering wheel

Fail 15 May 2010 86,460 miles

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

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

slight play in sreering wheel

Pass 2 May 2009 82,294 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2009 82,294 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 75,452 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 75,452 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 70,102 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 May 2006 64,929 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 63,910 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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N188 JRN is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N188 JRN, 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 N188 JRN registered?

N188 JRN is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N188 JRN safe to buy?

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