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K138 WPG

1993 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,714 mi
Last recorded127,714 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Toyota Corolla101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK138 WPG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 127,714 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

slight oil leaking under vehicle

Fail 22 Jul 2013 127,714 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

slight oil leaking under vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2013 127,696 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

battery insecure

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2011 125,235 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s/r impact damage n/s/f impact damage

Pass 8 Nov 2010 121,818 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 116,429 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 116,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 113,558 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2008 113,558 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2007 106,428 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 106,428 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 100,753 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 100,753 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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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K138 WPG is a 1993 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 101,932 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 K138 WPG, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K138 WPG is a 1993 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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