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L3 EML

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,096 mi
Last recorded73,096 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 EML
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,242 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 69,242 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,963 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,481 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 61,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 59,396 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 54,796 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,789 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 54,393 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 53,533 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 51,548 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 49,805 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 49,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,429 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,461 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,327 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,433 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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L3 EML is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L3 EML, 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 L3 EML registered?

L3 EML is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is L3 EML safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 EML shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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