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

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68.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-15.3%

vs Toyota Avg

5

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Toyota Carina E — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Carina E has an average MOT pass rate of 68.2%, which is 15.3 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Carina E on the road.

The most common reasons a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT are 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Carina E 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 E, 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 E performs at MOT across different model years.

1997

Based on 222 vehicles

68.0%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

24.7%

1996

Based on 92 vehicles

66.3%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

12.9%

1994

Based on 75 vehicles

73.3%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

27.3%

1993

Based on 47 vehicles

59.6%Below Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

37.5%

0

Based on 209 vehicles

73.7%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

116k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Carina E

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

1

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

6.3%
2

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

5.4%
Toyota Carina E Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

11.3%

Rear Offside

10.8%

Rear

6.3%

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Compare MOT reliability across Toyota models.

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95.2% pass rate

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92.2% pass rate

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84.6% pass rate

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95.1% pass rate

Toyota Townace

72.4% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Carina E

Toyota Carina E — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Carina E MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Carina E?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Carina E is 68.2% 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 E?
The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Carina E are: 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 (6.3%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (5.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Toyota Carina E reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 68.2%, the Toyota Carina E is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Carina E?
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 E?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Carina E: 115,916 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Carina E to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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