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N191 XAO

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,525 mi
Last recorded59,525 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 XAO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 59,525 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 59,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 59,486 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 59,399 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 58,630 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 58,630 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,306 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 57,222 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 55,885 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,527 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,589 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 51,589 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,535 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,418 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,444 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,339 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,112 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,472 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,780 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,947 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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N191 XAO is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N191 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N191 XAO?

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What year was N191 XAO registered?

N191 XAO is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N191 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N191 XAO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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