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N242 EEV

1996 Toyota Corolla

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,372 mi
Last recorded124,372 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 EEV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2018 124,372 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre has abnormal wear

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 2 Jun 2017 122,458 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 9 Mar 2016 119,906 miles

Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 118,623 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 114,930 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 109,932 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 104,401 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 98,314 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder and nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder of treads

Pass 6 Jan 2009 92,473 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 85,962 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 78,556 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 71,267 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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N242 EEV is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N242 EEV, 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 N242 EEV registered?

N242 EEV is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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