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F18 HTU

1996 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,207 mi
Last recorded73,207 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 HTU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 73,207 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 73,134 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 73,134 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emission not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 72,938 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 72,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 72,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 72,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,114 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 72,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,464 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 69,649 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,296 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened bothside (2.4.A.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 66,685 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,014 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012
Fail 4 Jul 2011 59,947 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,947 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 10 Jul 2010 55,548 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 55,548 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,738 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,070 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,346 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,395 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 44,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F18 HTU is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F18 HTU, 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 F18 HTU registered?

F18 HTU is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is F18 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 HTU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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