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MHX 494

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,346 mi
Last recorded104,346 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHX 494
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,346 miles

Oil leak on engine

Rearaxle bushes starting to split n/s and o/s.

Slight binding on rear brakes

Fail 27 Aug 2015 104,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight binding on rear brakes

Oil leak on engine

Rear axle bushes perishing/cracking

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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MHX 494 is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 MHX 494, 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 MHX 494 registered?

MHX 494 is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is MHX 494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHX 494 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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