1993 Toyota Corolla 1.3L Petrol · L427 VSM
1993 Toyota Corolla (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 102,658 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA COROLLA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L427 VSM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2024
- 102,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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L427 VSM Mileage History
- 09/08/202299,983 mi
- 16/08/2023101,484 mi+1,501 mi
- 16/08/2023101,484 mi
- 29/08/2024102,658 mi+1,174 mi
Average of roughly 1,301 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L427 VSM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Toyota Corolla (L427 VSM) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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