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LM02 RNJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,573 mi
Last recorded187,573 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 RNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 187,573 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 187,573 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 176,916 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 176,916 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 168,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 156,749 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 138,081 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 127,781 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 120,953 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

osr lamp damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2015 105,315 miles

front brakes rubbing slightly.

offside rear brake rubbing slightly.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 105,315 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes rubbing slightly.

offside rear brake rubbing slightly.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,917 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 92,926 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 92,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2012 86,978 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 78,912 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 70,758 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 62,561 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 54,610 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 45,335 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 36,918 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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LM02 RNJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 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 LM02 RNJ, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM02 RNJ registered?

LM02 RNJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 July 2002.

Is LM02 RNJ safe to buy?

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