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Toyota Carina MOT Results

69.1% pass rate
from 110 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Carina is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Transmission (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.8% fail on Body (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Other body component (23 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.91% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.91% fail on Seats
      • 0.91% fail on Driver's seat
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 7.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joints (59 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (14 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Suspension arm (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.91% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.91% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.8% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.91% fail on Horn
    • 0.91% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.91% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.91% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.91% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.91% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.91% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.91% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.91% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.91% fail on Switch
  • 6.4% fail on Brakes
    • 2.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.91% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.91% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.91% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.91% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.91% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.91% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.91% fail on Brake pads
  • 4.5% fail on Steering
    • 4.5% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.5% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.91% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.91% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.91% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.91% fail on Transmission oil leaks