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N115 OVK

1996 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,223 mi
Last recorded137,223 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 OVK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 137,223 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 132,354 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 128,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 122,294 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 113,128 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 105,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 100,428 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 97,996 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,199 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,562 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,979 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 89,045 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,315 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 83,619 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 81,917 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,089 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 78,417 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 76,249 miles

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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N115 OVK is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 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 N115 OVK, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N115 OVK registered?

N115 OVK is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 January 1996.

Is N115 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N115 OVK shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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