Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Toyota Corolla faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Toyota Corolla fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
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Toyota Corolla (1992 - 2002) Fault Guide
Toyota Corolla (2002 - Present) Fault Guide
Toyota Corolla (1992 - 2002) Fault Guide
We know of 14 TOYOTA Corolla (1992 - 2002) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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7 engine faults
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1 suspension wear items or faults
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1 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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4 recalls
Here's an example fault on the TOYOTA Corolla (1992 - 2002)
What to look for:
Check the paperwork to see if the cam belt has been changed on schedule. On most engines the cam belt must be changed within 5 years or 60,000 miles.
What it means:
If the cam belt and associated parts (such as water pump and tensioner) have not been changed, and the mileage is over these boundaries, the cam belt is likely to fail soon and will cause expensive damage to the engine. Usually the engine has to be replaced or at least re-built.
What to do
Ensure that the cam belt is changed before the car is driven anywhere if it is coming close to its interval. Changing the belt will cost £180.
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Toyota Corolla (2002 - Present) Fault Guide
We know of 12 TOYOTA Corolla (2002 - Present) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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3 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
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2 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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4 recalls
Here's an example fault on the TOYOTA Corolla (2002 - Present)
What to look for:
Start the car from cold. On cars approaching 100,000 miles, listen for a rattle from the engine. Toyota recommend checking timing chains for play (which creates the rattle) at 100,000 miles, so ensure the car goes to a specialist at around this mileage.
What it means:
If the car has reached 100,000 miles or the chain is rattling it should be replaced.
What to do
Negotiate a £200 discount or have the chain changed.
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