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N203 YNT

1996 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,159 mi
Last recorded106,159 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 YNT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 106,159 miles

corrosion in various places

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 28 Jan 2011 106,159 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion in various places

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2010 101,083 miles

o/s/r tyre inner and outer side walls slightly cracking

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 21 Jan 2010 101,083 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s/r tyre inner and outer side walls slightly cracking

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Feb 2009 93,332 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 93,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2007 84,099 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 78,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 72,920 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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N203 YNT is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N203 YNT, 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 N203 YNT registered?

N203 YNT is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N203 YNT safe to buy?

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