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NJ02 RPO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 RPO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills and surrounding area very dry and scaly advise to wax oil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 128,824 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 117,336 miles

dry and scaly both rear inner sills advise to wax oil

Fail 22 Jan 2018 117,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

dry and scaly both rear inner sills advise to wax oil

Pass 16 Feb 2017 106,486 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 106,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 99,877 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 99,877 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Dec 2014 91,409 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

deep cut in near side front tyre side wall ( not to cords )

engine management light on

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,225 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 74,028 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 50,928 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 50,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 60,628 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 53,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 53,666 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 45,430 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 45,430 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 39,109 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,925 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,339 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 24,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 RPO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NJ02 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

NJ02 RPO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for NJ02 RPO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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