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L251 FVS

1993 Toyota Corolla

Turquoise Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,443 mi
Last recorded102,443 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Toyota Corolla101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL251 FVS
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 102,443 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 102,268 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2007 94,069 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 94,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a) DANGEROUS

oil leak.

surface rust on rear brake pipes.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 83,894 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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L251 FVS is a 1993 Toyota Corolla in Turquoise with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 101,932 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L251 FVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Corolla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L251 FVS registered?

L251 FVS is a 1993 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is L251 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L251 FVS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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