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N209 GAB

1996 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,726 mi
Last recorded110,726 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 GAB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 110,726 miles

hand brake nreserve getting high

heavy corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

heavy corrosion on rear end and o/s/r outer sill

Fail 26 Nov 2010 110,640 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

hand brake nreserve getting high

heavy corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

heavy corrosion on rear end and o/s/r outer sill

Pass 30 Nov 2009 104,772 miles

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

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

offside front lower suspension ball joint gaiter slightly leaking grease

Fail 30 Nov 2009 104,772 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front lower suspension ball joint gaiter slightly leaking grease

Pass 25 Nov 2008 101,095 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 95,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

damage to both front wings and bumper

Pass 18 Nov 2006 89,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside front side light lens damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2005 82,902 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 82,902 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N209 GAB is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Green 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 N209 GAB, 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 N209 GAB registered?

N209 GAB is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N209 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 GAB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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