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J9 LEW

1996 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,021 mi
Last recorded108,021 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 LEW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2006 108,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f sidelight holed, does not affect light colour

Pass 30 Jun 2006 108,021 miles

o/s/f sidelight holed, does not affect light colour

Fail 21 Jun 2006 107,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre has kerb damage on side wall

Pass 30 Jun 2005 94,190 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 94,017 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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J9 LEW is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J9 LEW, 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 J9 LEW registered?

J9 LEW is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is J9 LEW safe to buy?

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