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A8 JLW

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,649 mi
Last recorded111,649 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 JLW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 111,649 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 102,245 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 95,154 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge, 195/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 86,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/60/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 27 Aug 2020 81,011 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both.22" & 19" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/60/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has very little reserve travel

n/s headlamp has a poor beam image

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished,tread depth beginning to get low,4mm.nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f wiper blade split.22".

Fail 8 Jul 2019 71,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 195/60/15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished,tread depth beginning to get low,4mm.nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f wiper blade split.22".

Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,130 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

very little reserve travel to handbrake

Pass 30 Jun 2017 55,766 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps have poor beam images

o/s/f tyre tread depth starting to get low on outer edges.195/60/15

Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,972 miles

both side repeaters are pale

head lamps have poor beam pattern

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 7 Jul 2016 47,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both side repeaters are pale

head lamps have poor beam pattern

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2015 41,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,732 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,638 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,593 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Jul 2012 23,398 miles

rear wiper could be better

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,157 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,939 miles

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

all wipers could be better

Pass 26 May 2009 19,555 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,705 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,287 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 14 Jun 2006 12,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,167 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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A8 JLW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 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 A8 JLW, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A8 JLW is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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