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N971 BWX

1995 Toyota Corolla

Green Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,680 mi
Last recorded166,680 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Toyota Corolla90,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN971 BWX
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 166,680 miles

oil sump corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 160,191 miles

Oil leak

oil sump corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2011 160,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

oil sump corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 154,680 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 154,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 150,780 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 146,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak noted

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit on the inner edge

o/s windsreen wiper starting to wear

Fail 24 Sep 2008 146,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak noted

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit on the inner edge

o/s windsreen wiper starting to wear

Pass 25 Sep 2007 141,753 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 141,753 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 135,484 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 135,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

gear box leak

slight damage to front number plate

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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N971 BWX is a 1995 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N971 BWX, 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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N971 BWX is a 1995 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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