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RJ52 DVT

2002 Toyota Corolla

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,824 mi
Last recorded158,824 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 DVT
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 158,824 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 150,637 miles

Nearside front headlamp misted but still providing beam pattern

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Dec 2012 143,250 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 143,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 139,116 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2011 139,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on edges

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2010 129,806 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 2.5-3mm of tread 195/60/hr15

water ingress to front number plate

Pass 18 Dec 2010 129,806 miles

both front tyres worn to 2.5-3mm of tread 195/60/hr15

water ingress to front number plate

Pass 2 Dec 2009 120,082 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 107,778 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 91,903 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 91,903 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 75,848 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2006 75,522 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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RJ52 DVT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Green with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RJ52 DVT, 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 RJ52 DVT registered?

RJ52 DVT is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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