1993 Toyota Carina 1.6L Petrol · L745 FRX
1993 Toyota Carina (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 162,962 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L745 FRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 162,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L745 FRX 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 (L745 FRX) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
L745 FRX Mileage History
- 14/09/2023162,530 mi
- 15/09/2023162,532 mi+2 mi
- 10/09/2024162,663 mi+131 mi
- 15/09/2025162,960 mi+297 mi
- 17/09/2025162,962 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 215 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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