Toyota Carina MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Carina. Check any Carina by registration number below.

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82.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.9%

vs Toyota Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Toyota Carina — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Carina has an average MOT pass rate of 82.6%, which is 0.9 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Carina is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Toyota Carina fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, emissions levels exceed default limits, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer. If you are preparing your Carina for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Carina, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Carina performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 37 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

30k mi

2002

Based on 124 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Mileage at 10yr

234k mi

2001

Based on 139 vehicles

89.2%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Mileage at 10yr

220k mi

2000

Based on 102 vehicles

85.3%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Mileage at 10yr

203k mi

1999

Based on 206 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Mileage at 10yr

221k mi

1998

Based on 348 vehicles

89.9%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

10.0%

Mileage at 10yr

197k mi

1997

Based on 2,424 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

29.4%

1996

Based on 2,200 vehicles

88.2%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

30.9%

1995

Based on 1,724 vehicles

90.4%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

14.3%

1994

Based on 244 vehicles

66.4%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

23.2%

1993

Based on 231 vehicles

67.1%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

21.3%

1992

Based on 138 vehicles

74.6%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

22.0%

1991

Based on 200 vehicles

73.0%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

21.7%

1990

Based on 113 vehicles

77.9%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

18.4%

1989

Based on 69 vehicles

81.2%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

12.0%

1988

Based on 39 vehicles

76.9%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

16.7%

0

Based on 891 vehicles

74.2%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Mileage at 5yr

113k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Carina

The most common reasons a Toyota Carina fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

5.4%

Emissions levels exceed default limits

4.9%

Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer

4.6%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.5%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

4.3%

Toyota Carina Common Faults & Repair Costs

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92.2% pass rate

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Toyota Carina — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Carina MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Carina?

The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Carina is 82.6% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Carina?

The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Carina are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.4%), Emissions levels exceed default limits (4.9%), Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer (4.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Toyota Carina reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 82.6%, the Toyota Carina is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Carina?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Carina?

Typical mileage for the Toyota Carina: 30,352 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Carina to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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