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N209 HRK

1996 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,564 mi
Last recorded62,564 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 HRK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2015 62,564 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,564 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,281 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre grill insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2014 60,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre grill insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,269 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 54,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Feb 2012 54,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,345 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,670 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,282 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 51,382 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 51,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,251 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 46,661 miles

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

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

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 HRK is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N209 HRK, 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

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What year was N209 HRK registered?

N209 HRK is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N209 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 HRK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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