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DE02 LNK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,118 mi
Last recorded101,118 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LNK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 101,118 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake only17% efficient

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,834 miles

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 93,805 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both lenses opaque (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,498 miles

Coolant leak

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alternator belt required

e.m.l.light is on

heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,659 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 73,519 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres going bold on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,396 miles

offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2012 68,396 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,572 miles

offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2011 63,572 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2010 59,122 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 59,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,632 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 54,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,290 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 45,485 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 40,941 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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DE02 LNK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE02 LNK, 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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DE02 LNK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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