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H146 MPE

1996 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

260,168 mi
Last recorded260,168 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH146 MPE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 260,168 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 259,656 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 249,604 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 249,604 miles

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

exhaust system has some corrosion

offside rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in steering column

steering rack has slight play

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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H146 MPE is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H146 MPE, 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 H146 MPE registered?

H146 MPE is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is H146 MPE safe to buy?

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