1996 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · N230 CKV
1996 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 122,467 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N230 CKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 122,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N230 CKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Corolla (N230 CKV) between April 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
N230 CKV Mileage History
- 08/04/2022107,547 mi
- 27/03/2023113,304 mi+5,757 mi
- 29/03/2023113,304 mi
- 26/07/2024118,692 mi+5,388 mi
- 12/12/2025122,467 mi+3,775 mi
Average of roughly 4,055 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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