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RL52 VRJ

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,515 mi
Last recorded169,515 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 169,515 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 169,614 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 165,307 miles

both headlights faded (aims dim)

both rear tyres on limit

front wipers smearing

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Apr 2016 165,305 miles

front brake application uneven 36% (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven 35% (3.7.B.2)

both headlights faded (aims dim)

both rear tyres on limit

front brake disc worn

front inner brake pads low

front wipers smearing

n/s/r brakes appear to have got hot

n/s/r wheel binding on limit

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Apr 2015 160,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 160,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 151,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 151,320 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 142,982 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 142,973 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 134,417 miles

srs light on. failure from APRIL 1ST....

Fail 31 Mar 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

srs light on. failure from APRIL 1ST....

Pass 14 Apr 2011 124,507 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010
Fail 14 Apr 2010 108,874 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 93,857 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,592 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)

cut in offside front tyre tread

Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,746 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,647 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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RL52 VRJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RL52 VRJ, 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 RL52 VRJ registered?

RL52 VRJ is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is RL52 VRJ safe to buy?

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