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RE02 GRU

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,949 mi
Last recorded113,949 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 GRU
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 113,949 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 113,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 112,492 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,508 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 104,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,588 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 96,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,435 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 15 Feb 2014 84,005 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,571 miles

rear no.plate in poor condition

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,019 miles

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

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

offside front windscreen wiper starting to split

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,123 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 55,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,836 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,148 miles

see checklist 15602

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,462 miles

front discs very worn,front tyres low

Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 10,488 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2005 6,897 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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RE02 GRU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RE02 GRU, 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 RE02 GRU registered?

RE02 GRU is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is RE02 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 GRU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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