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N198 WNV

1996 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,993 mi
Last recorded92,993 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 WNV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 92,993 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 92,413 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 91,814 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 91,061 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 90,584 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 89,779 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,313 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 88,594 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,028 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 85,377 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 84,164 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,112 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 82,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 80,870 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 79,535 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 78,611 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 77,243 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 73,705 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 736,871 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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N198 WNV is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N198 WNV, 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 N198 WNV?

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What year was N198 WNV registered?

N198 WNV is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N198 WNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 WNV shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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