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MOT Valid

1994 Toyota Carina 1.6L Petrol · L252 SFM

L252 SFM

1994 Toyota Carina (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/02/1994. Recorded mileage 109,681 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027.

Make & Model
TOYOTA CARINA
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/07/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
109,681 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/07/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
1587cc

L252 SFM Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
  • 109,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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L252 SFM Mileage History

  1. 02/02/200661,580 mi
  2. 24/01/200766,966 mi+5,386 mi
  3. 30/01/200871,965 mi+4,999 mi
  4. 15/01/200976,637 mi+4,672 mi
  5. 15/01/200976,637 mi
  6. 21/01/201081,383 mi+4,746 mi
  7. 25/01/201184,859 mi+3,476 mi
  8. 16/01/201287,467 mi+2,608 mi
  9. 18/01/201389,147 mi+1,680 mi
  10. 10/12/201390,910 mi+1,763 mi
  11. 11/12/201390,910 mi
  12. 08/12/201492,131 mi+1,221 mi
  13. 08/01/201693,907 mi+1,776 mi
  14. 09/01/201794,019 mi+112 mi
  15. 09/01/201794,019 mi
  16. 02/01/201894,835 mi+816 mi
  17. 22/07/202595,255 mi+420 mi
  18. 16/07/2026109,681 mi+14,426 mi

Average of roughly 2,352 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

L252 SFM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 18:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Toyota Carina (L252 SFM) between February 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.

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ADVISORY