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N227 GOW

1996 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,568 mi
Last recorded123,568 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 GOW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 123,568 miles

Nearside front tyre low on tread.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 123,316 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill end. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill end. (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front tyre low on tread.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 112,372 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,701 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 15 Feb 2013 106,687 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 106,687 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 105,982 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

sump corroded & seeping oil

Pass 1 Apr 2011 104,459 miles

sump corroded & seeping oil

Pass 19 Apr 2010 102,787 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 100,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 98,084 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 92,704 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 87,337 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 87,337 miles

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

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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N227 GOW is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N227 GOW, 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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N227 GOW is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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