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N189 XAO

1996 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,708 mi
Last recorded91,708 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 XAO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 91,708 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,956 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 83,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 76,676 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,505 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 76,340 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,046 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,126 miles

wear in o/s/f brake disc wear in n/s/f brake disc

Pass 7 Jan 2010 73,788 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,380 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 69,923 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 67,495 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 64,593 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 XAO is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N189 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

N189 XAO is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N189 XAO safe to buy?

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