1993 Toyota Carina E 1.6L Petrol · L885 ARY
1993 Toyota Carina E (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1993. Recorded mileage 119,907 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA E
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1587cc
L885 ARY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 119,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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L885 ARY Mileage History
- 16/04/2024113,559 mi
- 22/04/2024113,559 mi
- 29/04/2025113,776 mi+217 mi
- 18/03/2026119,798 mi+6,022 mi
- 26/03/2026119,907 mi+109 mi
Average of roughly 3,269 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L885 ARY 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 E (L885 ARY) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 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: Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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