Toyota Carina
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 1,584 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
1,584
Best Year
1995 (82%)
Years Covered
8
About the Toyota Carina
The Toyota Carina has been tested 1,584 times in 2026 MOT data across 8 model years (1990 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1995 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 176 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 69%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Older TOYOTA CARINAs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 3 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 119,706 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 112,031 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Carina is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Toyota Carina by Year
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