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K101 OTC

1993 Toyota Corolla

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,805 mi
Last recorded125,805 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Toyota Corolla101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 OTC
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2018 125,805 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven slow to rise (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly slow to fall (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 122,180 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 122,178 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 119,174 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 115,423 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 111,468 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 111,437 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 106,682 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 101,254 miles

various corrosion underside

Fail 1 May 2012 101,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

various corrosion underside

Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,184 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 91,850 miles

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

ns head light dull

Fail 27 Apr 2009 86,289 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 86,289 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 80,917 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 76,261 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 76,259 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres low tred

nsr seat belt frayed

Pass 17 May 2006 69,014 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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K101 OTC is a 1993 Toyota Corolla in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 101,932 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 K101 OTC, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K101 OTC is a 1993 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 June 1993.

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