MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA CARINAs year 1989

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Pass percent:54.87%

(The average a petrol TOYOTA CARINA year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:6,699 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	613
Registration plate lamp issues	569
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	448
Headlamp aim out of alignment	438
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	202
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	188
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	165
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	159
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	158
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	151
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	149
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	143
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	138
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	133
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	110
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	108
Registration plate issues	107
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	105
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	94
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	94
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	92
Rear brake binding	90
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	83
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	83
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	82
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	78
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	71
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	70
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	70
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	67
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	65
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	54
Windscreen has damage	51
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	50
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	46
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	44
Rear brake application uneven	43
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	43
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	41
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	41
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	40
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	36
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	35
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	35
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	35
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	34
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	34
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	31
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	31
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	31
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	30
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	28
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	26
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	25
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	22
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	22
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	22
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	21
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Front brake application uneven	20
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	20
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	18
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	18
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	17
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	17
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	16
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	15
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	14
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	14
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	14
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	13
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	11
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	11
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	10
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	10
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10

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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MOT History from tests of petrol TOYOTA CARINAs year 1989

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