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N226 OYV

1996 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,156 mi
Last recorded80,156 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 OYV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 80,156 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 77,883 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 77,883 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 76,151 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 76,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,348 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 74,348 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,931 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 71,931 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 69,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,720 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,444 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 48,879 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 48,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,797 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,367 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2009 39,367 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,856 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,633 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 30,633 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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N226 OYV is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N226 OYV, 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 N226 OYV registered?

N226 OYV is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N226 OYV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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