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M921 OVR

1995 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,001 mi
Last recorded124,001 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota Carina108,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM921 OVR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 124,001 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 119,571 miles

suspension components

Pass 12 Sep 2023 113,654 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 106,524 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Pass 7 Sep 2021 101,736 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,960 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,655 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,205 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 88,202 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,826 miles

Handbrake only just met requirments will require adjustment

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,274 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,798 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,088 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Fail 24 Apr 2014 74,087 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 68,372 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,266 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,256 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,680 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,449 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 37,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,093 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M921 OVR is a 1995 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 108,288 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 M921 OVR, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M921 OVR registered?

M921 OVR is a 1995 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 January 1995.

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