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Toyota Carina

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,587 cc

L85 LNOMOT history

L85 LNO is a red petrol Toyota Carina first used on 21 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2023
Mileage
115,537 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L85 LNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Carina
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
21 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L85 LNO was last recorded at 115,537 miles on 12 Apr 2023, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jan 2017: 113,376 miles, lower than 117,227 miles on 23 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,335 miles · 6 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
202 miles
Average per year
600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,537 miles
  • 2022 – 115,335 miles
  • 2021 – 114,947 miles
  • 2020 – 114,743 miles
  • 2019 – 114,386 miles
  • 2018 – 113,994 miles
  • 2017 – 113,376 miles
  • 2016 – 117,227 miles
  • 2015 – 110,624 miles
  • 2013 – 109,669 miles
  • 2012 – 108,677 miles
  • 2011 – 108,504 miles
  • 2010 – 108,238 miles
  • 2009 – 108,080 miles
  • 2008 – 107,807 miles
  • 2007 – 107,455 miles
  • 2006 – 106,710 miles
  • 2005 – 105,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,537 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between load valve & brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All at load valve (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper motor slow

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2012

  • Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,537 miles (+202)1 dangerous1 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,537 miles
    Test number
    484383222754
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between load valve & brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All at load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper motor slow
  2. Pass115,335 miles (+388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    115,335 miles
    Test number
    767228271303
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass114,947 miles (+204)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,947 miles
    Test number
    405383204142
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENION RUSTY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass114,743 miles (+357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,743 miles
    Test number
    249468526495
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Pass114,386 miles (+34)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,386 miles
    Test number
    595815482368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner anti roll bar d bushes showing signs of wear
  6. Fail114,352 miles (+358)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,352 miles
    Test number
    443007967125
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner anti roll bar d bushes showing signs of wear
  7. Pass113,994 miles (+618)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,994 miles
    Test number
    174850191390
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Between load valve & brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp chiped
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp on lower limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass113,376 miles (-3,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,376 miles
    Test number
    732718219495
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre treads getting low and perished.
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp dull.
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded.
  9. Pass117,227 miles (+6,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,227 miles
    Test number
    430439983094
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass110,624 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,624 miles
    Test number
    397394725049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,669 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,669 miles
    Test number
    807328303361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,677 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    108,677 miles
    Test number
    149647202393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,593 miles (+89)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,593 miles
    Test number
    965634602335
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  14. Pass108,504 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    108,504 miles
    Test number
    269063001391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,238 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    108,238 miles
    Test number
    440860010340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,080 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    108,080 miles
    Test number
    633005909328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,807 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    107,807 miles
    Test number
    410258808345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,761 miles (+306)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,761 miles
    Test number
    944764008309
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  19. Pass107,455 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    107,455 miles
    Test number
    281770417353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,448 miles (+738)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,448 miles
    Test number
    450497507366
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  21. Pass106,710 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    392234596225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,158 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    105,158 miles
    Test number
    892214605391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,062 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,062 miles
    Test number
    612477295290
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Questions about L85 LNO

Does L85 LNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L85 LNO expired on 27 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L85 LNO?
The MOT on L85 LNO expired on 27 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L85 LNO done?
L85 LNO was recorded at 115,537 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2023, an average of 600 miles a year.
Has L85 LNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L85 LNO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L85 LNO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L85 LNO find?
L85 LNO failed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective chipped, and 15 more.

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