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L437 XLK

1996 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,986 mi
Last recorded105,986 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL437 XLK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,986 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 104,868 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 103,824 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall not through to treads

Fail 18 Nov 2014 103,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall not through to treads

Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,454 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 100,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear tyre cracking-up side wall

Pass 3 Oct 2012 100,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off rear tyre cracking-up side wall

Pass 5 Oct 2011 99,305 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 97,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,859 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 93,717 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 93,717 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 93,194 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 91,212 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 91,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L437 XLK is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L437 XLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L437 XLK registered?

L437 XLK is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is L437 XLK safe to buy?

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