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P968 SDL

1996 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,131 mi
Last recorded102,131 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 SDL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 102,131 miles

o/s/f tyre is badly worn on inner edges and close to limits

surface corrosion to outer vehicle and undervehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2012 102,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

surface corrosion to outer vehicle and undervehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,118 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear tyres getting low on tread

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 86,313 miles

1) rear brake imbalance 34% req attention n/s rear low efficiency 2) tyres 165 70 14 3) wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2010 86,313 miles

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

1) rear brake imbalance 34% req attention n/s rear low efficiency 2) tyres 165 70 14 3) wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,525 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 73,978 miles

1) battery suspect 2) tyres 165 70 14 3) wheel trims fitted 4) exhaust heat shield insecure 5) o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2008 73,978 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

1) battery suspect 2) tyres 165 70 14 3) wheel trims fitted 4) exhaust heat shield insecure 5) o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2007 68,355 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 68,355 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,434 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 60,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P968 SDL is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P968 SDL, 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 P968 SDL registered?

P968 SDL is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P968 SDL safe to buy?

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