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NJ02 OCA

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,932 mi
Last recorded31,932 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 OCA
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,932 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 31,932 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,115 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 20,684 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,282 miles

2x front indicator bulbs discoloured slightly

condensation in o/s/r lamp

metal in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f brake feels like starting to bind very slightly

various minor oil leaks

Fail 20 Feb 2013 20,282 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

2x front indicator bulbs discoloured slightly

condensation in o/s/r lamp

metal in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f brake feels like starting to bind very slightly

various minor oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,286 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 19,286 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 18,737 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,451 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,579 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 12,222 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 9,860 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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NJ02 OCA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NJ02 OCA, 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 NJ02 OCA registered?

NJ02 OCA is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is NJ02 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ02 OCA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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