The road tax status for M457 ALD is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for M457 ALD?

The MOT for M457 ALD is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 August 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of M457 ALD?

The recorded mileage for M457 ALD is 131,160 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M457 ALD ULEZ compliant?

No, M457 ALD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1994 Toyota Carina 2.0L Petrol · M457 ALD

M457 ALD

1994 Toyota Carina (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/08/1994. Recorded mileage 131,160 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: TOYOTA CARINA
Year / Origin: 1994 · Manchester
MOT Status: Valid until 30/08/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 131,160 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 30/08/2026

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Mileage: 131,160 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1994
Engine: 1998cc

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M457 ALD Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
131,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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M457 ALD Mileage History

28/09/2023127,852 mi
30/09/2023127,852 mi
29/08/2024127,882 mi+30 mi
30/08/2025131,159 mi+3,277 mi
01/09/2025131,160 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 1,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M457 ALD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 15:53

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Toyota Carina (M457 ALD) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 32 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.

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