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N199 JRF

1996 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

266,183 mi
Last recorded266,183 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 JRF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 266,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 266,183 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 262,195 miles

off side rear tyre close to limit rear antirollbar bushes have slight play deseil filler neck pipe has corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2008 262,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre close to limit rear antirollbar bushes have slight play deseil filler neck pipe has corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2007 259,873 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 259,871 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 257,977 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 257,977 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

filler kneck slight damp but can not spot any leak

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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N199 JRF is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N199 JRF, 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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N199 JRF is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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