MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA CARINAs year 1987

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Pass percent:58.80%

(The average a petrol TOYOTA CARINA year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:1,648 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	134
Headlamp aim out of alignment	89
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	71
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	61
Registration plate lamp issues	57
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	54
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	53
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	41
Registration plate issues	36
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	33
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	33
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	28
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	27
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	27
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	23
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	19
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	18
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Windscreen has damage	9
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Brake hose damaged	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	134
Headlamp aim out of alignment	89
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	71
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	61
Registration plate lamp issues	57
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	54
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	53
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	41
Registration plate issues	36
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	33
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	33
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	28
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	27
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	27
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	23
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	20
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	19
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	18
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Windscreen has damage	9
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Brake hose damaged	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Subframe 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 Front position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA CARINAs year 1987

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