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N85 LEW

1995 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,586 mi
Last recorded68,586 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota Corolla90,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 LEW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 68,586 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 68,585 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 65,964 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 63,946 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 58,385 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 55,196 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 50,662 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,012 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 47,010 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 44,422 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 44,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 40,278 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 40,278 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 40,178 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 May 2016 39,021 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,475 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,804 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,698 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,496 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,779 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,801 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 30,801 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 28,405 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 26,783 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 26,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cracks in sidewalls on both rear tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 24,035 miles

battery insecure

cut in sidewall of near side rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2006 24,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

battery insecure

cut in sidewall of near side rear 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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N85 LEW is a 1995 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 90,086 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 N85 LEW, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N85 LEW is a 1995 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N85 LEW safe to buy?

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