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P964 GVU

1996 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

273,461 mi
Last recorded273,461 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 273,461 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 273,461 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 106,076 miles

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

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

coolant radiator in poor condition.

one water jet of nearside dual washer jet inoperative.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 106,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread.

coolant radiator in poor condition.

one water jet of nearside dual washer jet inoperative.

Fail 16 Oct 2007 95,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread.

signs of corrosion at both offside and nearside rear inner sills.

Pass 16 Oct 2007 95,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread.

signs of corrosion at both offside and nearside rear inner sills.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 86,144 miles

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

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

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

coolant radiator poor.

Pass 17 Oct 2005 77,324 miles

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

radiator poor.

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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P964 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P964 GVU, 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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What year was P964 GVU registered?

P964 GVU is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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