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C3 PSC

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

101,920 mi
Last recorded101,920 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 PSC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 101,920 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak.

Rear Belts not check due to seats folded away.

Fail 28 Feb 2025 101,920 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre punctured.

Oil leak.

Rear Belts not check due to seats folded away.

Pass 21 Mar 2024 101,600 miles

Oil leak.

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

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 12 Feb 2024 101,594 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak.

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 100,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2022 98,688 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 97,959 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 97,474 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 96,411 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 96,410 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 95,652 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 95,651 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 93,892 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 92,883 miles

centre stop lamp inorperative

lower floor panal has minor surface corrosion

rear seat belt buckles inaccessble

Fail 3 Feb 2016 92,883 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop lamp inorperative

rear seat belt buckles inaccessble

Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,734 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 85,012 miles

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2013 85,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,414 miles

Offside front position light outer lens broken

Fail 24 Oct 2012 81,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front position light outer lens broken

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 76,457 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front indicator outer lens damaged

Oil leak to engine bay area

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,457 miles

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

Offside front indicator outer lens damaged

Oil leak to engine bay area

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,519 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre nailed

rear number plate cracked

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2010 71,519 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre nailed

rear number plate cracked

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,450 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 62,968 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 62,968 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 59,803 miles

radiator corroded

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,266 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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C3 PSC is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 C3 PSC, 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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C3 PSC is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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