MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder and nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder of treads
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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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N242 EEV is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 8 February 1996.
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