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Toyota Carina E

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,587 cc

L35 BPJMOT history

L35 BPJ is a grey petrol Toyota Carina E first used on 6 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
109,908 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L35 BPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Carina E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L35 BPJ was last recorded at 109,908 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 1,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,619 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,289 miles
Average per year
1,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,908 miles
  • 2025 – 108,619 miles
  • 2024 – 107,559 miles
  • 2023 – 106,985 miles
  • 2022 – 106,387 miles
  • 2021 – 105,720 miles
  • 2020 – 105,237 miles
  • 2019 – 104,774 miles
  • 2018 – 104,021 miles
  • 2017 – 103,374 miles
  • 2016 – 102,761 miles
  • 2015 – 102,036 miles
  • 2014 – 101,278 miles
  • 2013 – 100,407 miles
  • 2012 – 99,583 miles
  • 2011 – 98,498 miles
  • 2010 – 96,913 miles
  • 2009 – 94,850 miles
  • 2008 – 92,762 miles
  • 2007 – 90,718 miles
  • 2006 – 88,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,908 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Reverse lights not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,908 miles (+1,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    109,908 miles
    Test number
    935651493793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,619 miles
    Test number
    748475183205
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail108,619 miles (+1,060)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,619 miles
    Test number
    537181403066
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass107,559 miles (+574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,559 miles
    Test number
    897036310061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass106,985 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,985 miles
    Test number
    723114556976
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail106,982 miles (+595)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,982 miles
    Test number
    716683464933
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass106,387 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,387 miles
    Test number
    887202159309
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  8. Fail106,387 miles (+667)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,387 miles
    Test number
    551177132752
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  9. Pass105,720 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,720 miles
    Test number
    420995333598
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  10. Fail105,720 miles (+483)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,720 miles
    Test number
    957136102893
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  11. Pass105,237 miles (+463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,237 miles
    Test number
    487727891397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  12. Pass104,774 miles (+753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,774 miles
    Test number
    830878440004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass104,021 miles (+647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,021 miles
    Test number
    247083958178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass103,374 miles (+613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,374 miles
    Test number
    535708014764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass102,761 miles (+725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,761 miles
    Test number
    454547604881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass102,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,036 miles
    Test number
    715821905228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,036 miles (+758)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,036 miles
    Test number
    757111405238
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass101,278 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    527996904234
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail101,278 miles (+871)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    769536204208
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass100,407 miles (+824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,407 miles
    Test number
    305354303453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass99,583 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,583 miles
    Test number
    545966002289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,498 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,498 miles
    Test number
    466889291113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,913 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    96,913 miles
    Test number
    770181700205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,850 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,850 miles
    Test number
    442911009231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,762 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,762 miles
    Test number
    643068998124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass90,718 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    90,718 miles
    Test number
    512717597147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass88,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    88,581 miles
    Test number
    492528696124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L35 BPJ

Does L35 BPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L35 BPJ is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L35 BPJ?
The MOT on L35 BPJ is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L35 BPJ done?
L35 BPJ was recorded at 109,908 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 1,069 miles a year.
Has L35 BPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L35 BPJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L35 BPJ 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 L35 BPJ find?
L35 BPJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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