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MAZ 6986

1996 Toyota Corolla

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,524 mi
Last recorded190,524 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 6986
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 190,524 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 190,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 179,231 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 179,231 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2012 161,124 miles

Nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front seat belt buckle loose

Fail 28 Jan 2012 161,124 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front seat belt buckle loose

Pass 4 Feb 2011 130,173 miles

Bolt fallen out of bearbox

Can only open boot from inside

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

fuel flap opener stiff

Fail 29 Jan 2011 130,173 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bolt fallen out of bearbox

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Can only open boot from inside

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

fuel flap opener stiff

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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MAZ 6986 is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MAZ 6986, 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 MAZ 6986 registered?

MAZ 6986 is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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