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L553 FBV

1994 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,395 mi
Last recorded103,395 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Toyota Corolla100,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 FBV
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,395 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,550 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail

Fail 22 Oct 2014 83,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s & n/s outer sill ends slightly corroded

o/s front tyre slightly cracked outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 83,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s & n/s outer sill ends slightly corroded

o/s front tyre slightly cracked outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,714 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,185 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,483 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 73,483 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,513 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,331 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 67,330 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,426 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 65,423 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,530 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,685 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 59,685 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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L553 FBV is a 1994 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L553 FBV, 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 L553 FBV registered?

L553 FBV is a 1994 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L553 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L553 FBV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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