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L145 ORE

1994 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,076 mi
Last recorded116,076 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Corolla100,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL145 ORE
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 116,076 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides wheel arch to shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arch to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ALL four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 108,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arch to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ALL four (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal o/s/r & n/s/r inner wheel arch to shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 108,218 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r & o/s/r upper inner wheel arch shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arch to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ALL four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 102,444 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arch to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipe covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 100,711 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 100,701 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 97,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 92,722 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 88,545 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,029 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,231 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,825 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,280 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,412 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,775 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 62,876 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 61,826 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 61,826 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 60,378 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 60,378 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 58,834 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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L145 ORE is a 1994 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L145 ORE, 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 L145 ORE registered?

L145 ORE is a 1994 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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