1993 Toyota Carina E 1.6L Petrol · L137 ULU
1993 Toyota Carina E (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 114,826 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2008.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA E
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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L137 ULU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2008
- 114,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L137 ULU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Toyota Carina E (L137 ULU) between September 2005 and October 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
L137 ULU Mileage History
- 27/09/2005109,627 mi
- 20/10/2005109,627 mi
- 31/10/2006113,101 mi+3,474 mi
- 01/11/2007113,967 mi+866 mi
- 29/10/2008114,826 mi+859 mi
Average of roughly 1,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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