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Toyota Carina

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,587 cc

L96 FRXMOT history

L96 FRX is a blue petrol Toyota Carina first used on 23 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2023
Mileage
126,140 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L96 FRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Carina
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
23 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L96 FRX was last recorded at 126,140 miles on 22 Apr 2022, 766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,374 miles · 29 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
766 miles
Average per year
3,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,140 miles
  • 2021 – 125,374 miles
  • 2019 – 124,221 miles
  • 2018 – 123,005 miles
  • 2017 – 121,260 miles
  • 2016 – 97,917 miles
  • 2015 – 96,672 miles
  • 2014 – 94,424 miles
  • 2013 – 91,998 miles
  • 2012 – 89,926 miles
  • 2011 – 86,871 miles
  • 2010 – 85,069 miles
  • 2009 – 83,321 miles
  • 2008 – 81,172 miles
  • 2007 – 79,939 miles
  • 2006 – 77,236 miles
  • 2005 – 73,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,140 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,140 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,140 miles
    Test number
    242439428495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,140 miles (+766)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,140 miles
    Test number
    914194987527
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,374 miles (+1,153)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,374 miles
    Test number
    271076097344
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass124,221 miles (+1,216)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,221 miles
    Test number
    656940321657
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,005 miles (+1,745)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,005 miles
    Test number
    629401495233
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass121,260 miles (+23,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,260 miles
    Test number
    754727026938
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Pass97,917 miles (+1,245)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,917 miles
    Test number
    406167891897
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass96,672 miles (+2,248)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,672 miles
    Test number
    395091205204
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass94,424 miles (+2,426)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,424 miles
    Test number
    887150294156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  10. Pass91,998 miles (+2,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,998 miles
    Test number
    246407353404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass89,926 miles (+3,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,926 miles
    Test number
    565857282158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass86,871 miles (+1,802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,871 miles
    Test number
    776385981130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass85,069 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    85,069 miles
    Test number
    474690380133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,321 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    692606459137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,308 miles (+2,136)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,308 miles
    Test number
    502855059175
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass81,172 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,172 miles
    Test number
    804586858172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,161 miles (+1,222)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,161 miles
    Test number
    214975558435
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

  18. Pass79,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    79,939 miles
    Test number
    244361247317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,939 miles (+2,703)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,939 miles
    Test number
    994139737321
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass77,236 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    493054736470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    73,926 miles
    Test number
    773135225300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L96 FRX

Does L96 FRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L96 FRX expired on 21 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L96 FRX?
The MOT on L96 FRX expired on 21 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L96 FRX done?
L96 FRX was recorded at 126,140 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2022, an average of 3,181 miles a year.
Has L96 FRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L96 FRX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L96 FRX 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 L96 FRX find?
L96 FRX passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front coil spring corroded.

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