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Toyota Carina

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 1,975 cc

L25 XHPMOT history

L25 XHP is a blue diesel Toyota Carina first used on 7 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2025
Mileage
68,838 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 XHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Carina
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,975 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
7 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 XHP was last recorded at 68,838 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,228 miles · 11 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
610 miles
Average per year
884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,838 miles
  • 2023 – 68,228 miles
  • 2022 – 67,627 miles
  • 2021 – 67,048 miles
  • 2020 – 66,485 miles
  • 2019 – 65,701 miles
  • 2018 – 64,903 miles
  • 2017 – 63,959 miles
  • 2016 – 62,997 miles
  • 2015 – 61,906 miles
  • 2014 – 60,853 miles
  • 2013 – 59,727 miles
  • 2012 – 58,722 miles
  • 2011 – 57,856 miles
  • 2010 – 56,808 miles
  • 2009 – 55,739 miles
  • 2008 – 54,513 miles
  • 2007 – 53,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,838 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryLot of corrosion to the underside of the carRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side's are Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most of the brake pipes are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Drive shaft is leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,838 miles (+610)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,838 miles
    Test number
    448009913453
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLot of corrosion to the underside of the car
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side's are Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass68,228 miles (+601)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,228 miles
    Test number
    367326925900
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both have a small split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side's started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLot of corrosion to the underside of the car
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side's corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass67,627 miles (+24)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,627 miles
    Test number
    374328690855
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most of the brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLot of corrosion to the underside of the car
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Drive shaft is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail67,603 miles (+555)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,603 miles
    Test number
    144237707294
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most of the brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLot of corrosion to the underside of the car
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Drive shaft is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass67,048 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    143163015439
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering Rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to the underside of the car
  6. Fail67,048 miles (+563)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    410455467501
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side's Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering Rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to the underside of the car
  7. Pass66,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,485 miles
    Test number
    893582915772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,485 miles (+784)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,485 miles
    Test number
    572659508564
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  9. Pass65,701 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,701 miles
    Test number
    143503724113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,653 miles (+750)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,653 miles
    Test number
    278676176084
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  11. Pass64,903 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,903 miles
    Test number
    117620636501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,900 miles (+941)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,900 miles
    Test number
    466443438198
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass63,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,959 miles
    Test number
    790164937066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,959 miles (+962)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,959 miles
    Test number
    911282331390
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass62,997 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,997 miles
    Test number
    869499997888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,906 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,906 miles
    Test number
    125723285054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,853 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,853 miles
    Test number
    935573674058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,727 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,727 miles
    Test number
    879995583090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,722 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,722 miles
    Test number
    989180182042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,856 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,856 miles
    Test number
    619533881057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,808 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,808 miles
    Test number
    924143280029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,739 miles (+1,226)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,739 miles
    Test number
    272274489081
    • NoteN/S/F INBOARD DRIVE SHAFT BOOT LEAKING GREASE {SPLIT}
  23. Fail54,513 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,513 miles
    Test number
    623297488009
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
  24. Pass54,513 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,513 miles
    Test number
    843667988074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,413 miles
    Test number
    473716487067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 XHP

Does L25 XHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L25 XHP expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L25 XHP?
The MOT on L25 XHP expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L25 XHP done?
L25 XHP was recorded at 68,838 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 884 miles a year.
Has L25 XHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 XHP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L25 XHP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L25 XHP find?
L25 XHP passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished; lot of corrosion to the underside of the car; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush started to split, and 11 more.

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