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N236 WRW

1996 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,711 mi
Last recorded82,711 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN236 WRW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,711 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front wiper blade split

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,260 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,665 miles

coolant radiator in poor condition

oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2015 78,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant radiator in poor condition

oil leaks

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,780 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 75,769 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 73,805 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside and offside front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Jan 2013 73,799 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside and offside front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,500 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,548 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,619 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,745 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 53,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 51,318 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 51,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 45,879 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 40,314 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

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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N236 WRW is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N236 WRW, 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 N236 WRW registered?

N236 WRW is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is N236 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N236 WRW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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