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N145 XOH

1996 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,261 mi
Last recorded69,261 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 XOH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 69,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 69,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 68,708 miles

Offside Front indicator lense damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light corrosion to enderside of vehicle and suspension

Pass 17 Jan 2024 67,539 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 66,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 64,917 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,238 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 61,622 miles

slight cut to outer sidewall of n\s\f tyre

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,319 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 56,941 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear tyres have age cracks in tread

Pass 14 Jan 2017 54,811 miles

Offside Rear age cracks

Fail 11 Jan 2017 54,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear age cracks

Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,730 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 52,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 50,224 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 50,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 47,719 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 47,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,116 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,665 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes showing corrsion.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,530 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 37,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,125 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 35,125 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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N145 XOH is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N145 XOH, 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.

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What year was N145 XOH registered?

N145 XOH is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N145 XOH safe to buy?

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