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SP52 RCF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,631 mi
Last recorded98,631 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 RCF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 98,631 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center brake light not working

oil leak from gerabox area

oil level low 1 ltr added

Pass 22 Dec 2008 81,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

oil leak from gearbox area

oil level low 1.5 lts of oil added

Fail 22 Dec 2008 81,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

oil leak from gearbox area

oil level low 1.5 lts of oil added

Pass 19 Dec 2007 66,191 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,730 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 29,032 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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SP52 RCF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SP52 RCF, 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 SP52 RCF registered?

SP52 RCF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is SP52 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 RCF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP52 RCF have outstanding finance?

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