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N215 GAB

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,656 mi
Last recorded106,656 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 GAB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 106,656 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 106,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 101,848 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 96,799 miles

Centre exhaust pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 96,792 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 91,181 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 91,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 85,481 miles

slight leak at power steering pump and adjuster bolt missing

Pass 2 Feb 2011 80,705 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2011 80,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,408 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 71,408 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 63,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,400 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,756 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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N215 GAB is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N215 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 N215 GAB registered?

N215 GAB is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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