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N232 SJS

1996 Toyota Corolla

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,975 mi
Last recorded152,975 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 SJS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 152,975 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 152,975 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2008 143,573 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 131,885 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 131,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 121,594 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 SJS is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N232 SJS, 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 N232 SJS registered?

N232 SJS is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 14 February 1996.

Is N232 SJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N232 SJS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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