1993 TOYOTA COROLLA1.6L PETROL

Most recent MOT (26 January 2012 – 77,674 mi) The car failed on a number of safety‑related items. The headlamp aim was too high on both sides, the off‑side stop lamp was dead, and the front brake linings were already wearing thin. The brakes were only just meeting the imbalance requirement, indicating the system needed adjustment or repair. Corrosion was noted on the off‑side rear suspension mounting area, on both front‑to‑rear brake pipes, and on the fuel pipe(s). The radiator was described as being in “poor condition”. Recurring mechanical pattern Across the 2010–2012 MOTs the same themes reappear: Corrosion – multiple suspension mounting points, brake and fuel pipes, and the radiator all showed corrosion. Brake wear – thin front pads/linings and an imbalance issue were flagged in both 2011 and 2012. Lighting and visibility – headlamp aim and stop‑lamp failures were recorded in the latest test. Earlier entries also highlighted a rough off‑side front wheel bearing, mismatched tyre sizes, windscreen damage, and a seriously damaged off‑side mirror. These items, while not repeated later, indicate that the vehicle has had a number of component‑specific problems in the past.