1993 Toyota Carina 2.0L Diesel · L537 KTO
1993 Toyota Carina (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 97,623 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L537 KTO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2024
- 97,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 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.
L537 KTO 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 Carina (L537 KTO) between January 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (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: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
L537 KTO Mileage History
- 18/01/202275,519 mi
- 11/01/202386,149 mi+10,630 mi
- 02/04/202497,616 mi+11,467 mi
- 04/04/202497,623 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 10,004 miles per year across 4 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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