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RN51 EPL

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

97,248 mi
Last recorded97,248 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 EPL
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 97,248 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 96,520 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 95,477 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 93,574 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 90,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2018 87,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components slight corrrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 85,385 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 82,819 miles

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 29 May 2015 80,371 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,108 miles

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

n/s/r tyre age related cracks

Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,601 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,215 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 76,215 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

wipers split

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,586 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,771 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 60,117 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 52,003 miles

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

nearside rear foot and handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,605 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 38,105 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,198 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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RN51 EPL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RN51 EPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN51 EPL registered?

RN51 EPL is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is RN51 EPL safe to buy?

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