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N897 AKL

1995 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,627 mi
Last recorded98,627 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Toyota Corolla90,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 AKL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 98,627 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 4 May 2017 92,298 miles

nearside front cv boot pin holed

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 May 2017 92,298 miles

nearside front cv boot pin holed

underside of vehicle corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 87,227 miles

underside of vehicle

Fail 5 May 2016 87,221 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle

Fail 3 May 2016 87,198 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre old & perished

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' satnav holder (8.3.1e)

oil level on Min

Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,489 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,729 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear outter sills corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 74,734 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 74,734 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres perished

fuel pipe from petrol tank badly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 72,419 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres perished

brake fluid in poor condition

fuel pipe from petrol tank badly corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 71,021 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 69,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 67,472 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 67,472 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 65,454 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 65,450 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 62,100 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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N897 AKL is a 1995 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 N897 AKL, 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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N897 AKL is a 1995 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 December 1995.

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