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N101 GMA

1996 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,790 mi
Last recorded128,790 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Corolla86,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 GMA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 128,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

nearside & offside inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 116,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust blowing

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside inner sills & chassis corroded

offside inner sills & chassis corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 99,295 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 89,651 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F Lower Ball Joing Gaiter In Poor Condition

O/S/R Tyre Badly Cracked On Sidewalls

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

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

Oil leak

Radiator in very poor condition and leaking

Fail 16 Feb 2009 89,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F Lower Ball Joing Gaiter In Poor Condition

O/S/R Tyre Badly Cracked On Sidewalls

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

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

Oil leak

Radiator in very poor condition and leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2008 82,446 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 74,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 67,092 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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N101 GMA is a 1996 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N101 GMA, 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 N101 GMA registered?

N101 GMA is a 1996 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N101 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N101 GMA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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