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L137 ECW

1994 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,311 mi
Last recorded78,311 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1994 Toyota Corolla100,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL137 ECW
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,311 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre is starting to split on edge of tread

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,057 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 75,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,527 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre is starting to split in between tread

offside front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Fail 25 Jun 2013 71,859 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre is cracked in between tread

Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,859 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre is cracked in between tread

Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,856 miles

Coolant leak

both front brake discs are pitted / corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 69,855 miles

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

Coolant leak

both front brake discs are pitted / corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,889 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 64,889 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,234 miles

Coolant leak

nearside rear tyre starting to split in between tread

Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,910 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,910 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,750 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 38,750 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L137 ECW is a 1994 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 100,199 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 L137 ECW, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L137 ECW is a 1994 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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