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N315 HRV

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,978 mi
Last recorded114,978 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 HRV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 114,978 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 114,968 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 109,676 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 109,676 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

parking brake nearing end of travel

Pass 20 Feb 2009 105,024 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 104,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 97,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front drive shaft gaiter seeping grease parking brake nearing end of travel

Fail 9 Feb 2008 97,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side front drive shaft gaiter seeping grease parking brake nearing end of travel

Pass 5 Feb 2007 91,998 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 86,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 86,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N315 HRV is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N315 HRV, 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 N315 HRV registered?

N315 HRV is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N315 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N315 HRV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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