1993 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · L258 ECF
1993 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 93,597 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L258 ECF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 93,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L258 ECF 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 Corolla (L258 ECF) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
L258 ECF Mileage History
- 02/07/202491,900 mi
- 18/09/202592,801 mi+901 mi
- 18/09/202592,801 mi
- 24/08/202693,597 mi+796 mi
- 24/08/202693,597 mi
Average of roughly 792 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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