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N189 HCS

1996 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,267 mi
Last recorded69,267 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 HCS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 69,267 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 68,284 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

petrol smell

Pass 16 Dec 2009 68,284 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

petrol smell

Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,551 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise on drivers wiper

Fail 23 Dec 2008 66,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise on drivers wiper

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,349 miles

door lock inopp

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2007 61,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

door lock inopp

fuel pipe corroded

radiator corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,707 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 52,707 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 47,179 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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N189 HCS is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N189 HCS, 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 N189 HCS registered?

N189 HCS is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N189 HCS safe to buy?

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