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RJ02 RVO

2002 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,615 mi
Last recorded129,615 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 RVO
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 129,615 miles

Front headlamps lightly clouded-misted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake hoses slightly damaged-deteriorated

under body under sealed covering brake pipes

Pass 11 Dec 2021 126,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 119,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 119,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 109,429 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears before rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres showing signs of light wear to inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,331 miles

offside front shocker slight fluid leak

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 16 May 2016 91,373 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

surface rust on nearside brake pipe to rear

Pass 7 May 2015 86,073 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,430 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 78,422 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,118 miles

Both rear tyre treads on inner edges uneven.

Both wiper blades deteriorating.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,942 miles

Both rear tyres on edges tread uneven.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,427 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 50,422 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,192 miles

o/s/r tyre tread on inner edge is out of shape

Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,690 miles

o/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,446 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,686 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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RJ02 RVO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJ02 RVO, 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 RJ02 RVO registered?

RJ02 RVO is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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