1996 Toyota Corolla 1.5L Petrol · N981 JLX
1996 Toyota Corolla (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 10,966 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2011.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N981 JLX Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2010
- 10,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N981 JLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Corolla (N981 JLX) between May 2006 and May 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
N981 JLX Mileage History
- 22/05/200677,109 mi
- 21/05/200791,476 mi+14,367 mi
- 23/05/2008100,175 mi+8,699 mi
- 23/05/2008100,175 mi
- 22/05/2009105,226 mi+5,051 mi
- 21/05/201010,966 mi-94,260 mi
Average of roughly -16,546 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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