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N209 NHR

1996 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,687 mi
Last recorded121,687 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 NHR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 121,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nsf tyre not deep enough to reach cords

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

osf outer and nsf outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorating

slight brake judder osf brake

slight movement in nsr anti rollbar bush

slight movement in nsr track control arm outer bush

Pass 11 Dec 2009 113,716 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 113,674 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 104,545 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 104,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 94,369 miles

exhaust system rusty

front and rear number pltes in poor condition

fuel tank rusty

radiator in poor condition

Fail 6 Dec 2007 94,319 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

exhaust system rusty

front and rear number pltes in poor condition

fuel tank rusty

radiator in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2007 87,993 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 79,288 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear 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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N209 NHR is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc 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 NHR, 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 NHR registered?

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

Is N209 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 NHR 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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