MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA CARINAs year 1986

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Pass percent:57.53%

(The average a petrol TOYOTA CARINA year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:1,241 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	79
Registration plate lamp issues	65
Headlamp aim out of alignment	58
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	46
Brake pipe excessively corroded	43
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	31
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	22
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	22
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	21
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	19
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Registration plate issues	15
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Rear brake application uneven	13
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Rear brake binding	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	79
Registration plate lamp issues	65
Headlamp aim out of alignment	58
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	48
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	46
Brake pipe excessively corroded	43
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	31
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	22
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	22
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	21
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	19
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Registration plate issues	15
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Rear brake application uneven	13
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Rear brake binding	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA CARINAs year 1986

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