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N214 FFM

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,663 mi
Last recorded106,663 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 FFM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 106,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 105,454 miles

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner both have corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2021 103,620 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 101,884 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 100,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,634 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,110 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,316 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 93,309 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 90,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,229 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 87,238 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 87,238 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 83,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,389 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 78,962 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,467 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,984 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,429 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,341 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,821 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,192 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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N214 FFM is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N214 FFM, 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 N214 FFM registered?

N214 FFM is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N214 FFM safe to buy?

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