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N229 YRR

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,036 mi
Last recorded116,036 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 YRR
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2013 116,036 miles

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

corrosion both rear undersills BORDERLINE

corrosion of side rear wheel arch

corrosion on exhuast

corrosion raer part of both puter sills

heavy underside corrosion to all of vehical

near side front tyre only just legal 1.6mm

off side front tyre 2mm

play in steering rack near side

Pass 5 Nov 2013 116,036 miles

corrosion both rear undersills BORDERLINE

corrosion of side rear wheel arch

corrosion on exhuast

corrosion raer part of both puter sills

heavy underside corrosion to all of vehical

near side front tyre only just legal 1.6mm

off side front tyre 2mm

play in steering rack near side

Fail 16 Nov 2012 111,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on rear undersills/ chassis rails

Pass 16 Nov 2012 111,974 miles

corrosion on rear undersills/ chassis rails

Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,295 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Misfire

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 108,295 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Misfire

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Oct 2010 104,753 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded.

Nearside and offside rear outer sills slightly corroded.

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

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 103,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 102,486 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 102,486 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 100,412 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2006 97,628 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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N229 YRR is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N229 YRR, 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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N229 YRR is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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