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L140 SUM

1994 Toyota Corolla

Gold Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,529 mi
Last recorded132,529 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Toyota Corolla100,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL140 SUM
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 132,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 132,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 129,257 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 125,457 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 122,013 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 119,221 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 119,221 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 116,421 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 112,797 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 105,151 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 105,144 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 95,095 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 95,095 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 85,956 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 78,215 miles

N/S wing indicator not working, but another one is fitted as a replacement

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 78,215 miles

N/S wing indicator not working, but another one is fitted as a replacement

Pass 1 Feb 2006 70,237 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 70,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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L140 SUM is a 1994 Toyota Corolla in Gold with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L140 SUM, 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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What year was L140 SUM registered?

L140 SUM is a 1994 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L140 SUM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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