Toyota Carina e
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 366 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
72%
Total Tests
366
Best Year
1994 (76%)
Years Covered
4
How reliable is the Toyota Carina e?
Toyota Carina e by Year
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About the Toyota Carina e
The Toyota Carina e has been tested 366 times in 2024 MOT data across 4 model years (1993 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 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 1994 model is the most reliable with a 76% pass rate from 70 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 64%. The 12 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The TOYOTA CARINA E has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 121,128 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 118,244 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 e is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.
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