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N237 FSM

1996 Toyota Corolla

Green Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,038 mi
Last recorded131,038 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN237 FSM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 131,038 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 118,226 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 118,226 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2006 96,208 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 96,208 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N237 FSM is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N237 FSM, 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 N237 FSM registered?

N237 FSM is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N237 FSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N237 FSM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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