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N4 HNM

1997 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,779 mi
Last recorded128,779 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corolla84,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 HNM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 128,779 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 120,917 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 120,889 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 118,660 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,582 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 113,809 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,724 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 111,714 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 108,161 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 108,161 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 105,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,503 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 95,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,951 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 85,430 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,573 miles

slight corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 20 Jan 2010 74,101 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 74,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 70,578 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,246 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 61,861 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 58,151 miles

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

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

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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N4 HNM is a 1997 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 84,137 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 N4 HNM, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N4 HNM is a 1997 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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