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N232 KBX

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,233 mi
Last recorded92,233 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 KBX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 92,233 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 90,732 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 90,668 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecurely fitted (no clip) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside tyre wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,095 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Sep 2018 89,094 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not correctly located (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,321 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 87,321 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 85,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,618 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,780 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,903 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,120 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 77,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,793 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 71,920 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 70,739 miles

slight engine oil leak

small cut to near side front drive shaft gaiter

steel wheel rim fitted to off side front

Fail 28 May 2008 70,739 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight engine oil leak

small cut to near side front drive shaft gaiter

steel wheel rim fitted to off side front

Pass 12 Jan 2007 64,964 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 64,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 62,361 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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N232 KBX is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N232 KBX, 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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N232 KBX is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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