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N196 YCJ

1996 Toyota Corolla

Green Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,537 mi
Last recorded181,537 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 YCJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 181,537 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 176,632 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 170,864 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 166,296 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 160,263 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 153,380 miles

Baffles broken up in centre exhaust box

Compensator brake pipes corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside front outer CV joint gaiter perished

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

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

Offside front outer CV joint gaiter perished

Oil leak from engine

Sump pan corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2009 153,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Baffles broken up in centre exhaust box

Compensator brake pipes corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside front outer CV joint gaiter perished

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

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

Offside front outer CV joint gaiter perished

Oil leak from engine

Sump pan corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 136,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak from sump due to corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 136,047 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak from sump due to corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 124,592 miles

Brake Compensater brake pipes starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 106,605 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 106,605 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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N196 YCJ is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N196 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 N196 YCJ registered?

N196 YCJ is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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