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NL02 GNJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,793 mi
Last recorded149,793 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 GNJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 149,793 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 149,793 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 142,794 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 136,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 128,914 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 128,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 122,306 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 115,411 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 115,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 102,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light is on indicating a fault

nearside wiper blade is slightly split

offside and nearside front driveshafts are corroded

offside front tyre is bald on the outside edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light is on indicating a fault

nearside wiper blade is slightly split

offside and nearside front driveshafts are corroded

offside front tyre is bald on the outside edge

Fail 15 Feb 2012 87,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside and nearside front driveshafts are slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 87,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front driveshafts are slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

inlet manifold is noisy

offside and nearside front brake discs are worn

offside and nearside rear tyres are slightly out of shape and outside edges of tread are splitting

Fail 17 Feb 2011 62,646 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inlet manifold is noisy

offside and nearside front brake discs are worn

offside and nearside rear tyres are slightly out of shape and outside edges of tread are splitting

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,393 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside washer jet is not working

Fail 15 Feb 2010 40,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside washer jet is not working

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,304 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,930 miles

Gearbox has slight oil leak

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 4 Apr 2007 20,962 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,706 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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NL02 GNJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL02 GNJ, 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 NL02 GNJ registered?

NL02 GNJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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