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N211 PHX

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,443 mi
Last recorded106,443 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 PHX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 106,443 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,408 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 105,004 miles

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 105,004 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 104,211 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 104,075 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 104,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,377 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 103,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,436 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 101,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 101,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 99,801 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 99,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,023 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 90,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 90,195 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,304 miles

NSR tyre cracking

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

NSF tyre wall split/cut

Fail 14 Mar 2008 83,304 miles

NSR tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NSF tyre wall split/cut

Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,522 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 79,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 76,336 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 69,126 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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N211 PHX is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N211 PHX, 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 N211 PHX registered?

N211 PHX is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N211 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N211 PHX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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