MOT History from tests of diesel TOYOTA CARINAs year 1991

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Pass percent:53.93%

(The average a diesel TOYOTA CARINA year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:903 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	114
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Registration plate lamp issues	56
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	39
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	33
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	30
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	29
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Registration plate issues	13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	114
Headlamp aim out of alignment	70
Registration plate lamp issues	56
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	39
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	33
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	30
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	29
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Registration plate issues	13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2

MOT History from tests of diesel TOYOTA CARINAs year 1991

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