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N202 GBP

1996 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,716 mi
Last recorded157,716 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN202 GBP
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 157,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear drum brakes recorded 38% imbalance

Rear shock absorbers poor.

Fail 13 Mar 2015 157,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear drum brakes recorded 38% imbalance

Rear shock absorbers poor.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 142,818 miles

Drivers door electric window not working.

Exhaust deteorated.

Front disc brakes recorded 24% imbalance.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 138,193 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear drum brakes noisy during RBT.

Rear drum service brakes recorded 20% imbalance.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 138,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear drum brakes noisy during RBT.

Rear drum service brakes recorded 20% imbalance.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 132,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 132,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 126,568 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 120,849 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 26 Mar 2009 114,335 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 107,153 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

osf door handle damaged

osf tyre worn close to limit

Pass 28 Mar 2007 99,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 90,570 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)

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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N202 GBP is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N202 GBP, 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 N202 GBP registered?

N202 GBP is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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