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L25 LRA

1993 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,626 mi
Last recorded25,626 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Carina116,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 LRA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 25,626 miles

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

both sides rear inner wheel arches corroded front section

Pass 20 Sep 2024 25,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 25,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 25,356 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 25,252 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 24,892 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 24,700 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 23,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 23,160 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 22,391 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 20,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 18,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 18,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all four tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2013 18,424 miles

all four tyres perished slightly

front brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,238 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,885 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 17,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 17,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 16,560 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,053 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,448 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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L25 LRA is a 1993 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 116,641 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L25 LRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L25 LRA registered?

L25 LRA is a 1993 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L25 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L25 LRA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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