TOYOTA CARINA E (1993)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 44 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
64%
Total Tests (2024)
44
Avg Mileage
121,128 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£2,027
Is the 1993 TOYOTA CARINA E reliable?
Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 18 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the TOYOTA brand average of 84%.
At 31 years old, 64% of TOYOTA CARINA Es from 1993 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 44 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 121,128 miles.
How does the 1993 TOYOTA CARINA E compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 1993 TOYOTA CARINA E has 121,128 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 229,400 miles for a 31-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.
Best year to buy a TOYOTA CARINA E?
The most reliable year is the 1994 model with a 76% MOT pass rate, while the 1997 model has the lowest at 73%. The 1993 sits between the two at 64%.
How much does a 1993 TOYOTA CARINA E cost to run?
Higher than average due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
TOYOTA CARINA E by Year
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About the 1993 TOYOTA CARINA E
The 1993 TOYOTA CARINA E is a small family car with a 1587cc petrol engine. 44 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 90% of 1993 cars for MOT pass rates.
With an average of 121,128 miles at 31 years old, TOYOTA CARINA E owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.
1993 TOYOTA CARINA E Fuel Costs
The 1587cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 1993 TOYOTA CARINA E?
Total estimated annual running cost is £2,027 (£169/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £135 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 64% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.
TOYOTA CARINA E Reliability Trend
The TOYOTA CARINA E has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Buying a Used 1993 TOYOTA CARINA E
At 31 years old, the TOYOTA CARINA E is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. If you're flexible on year, the 1994 model has the highest pass rate at 76%. Note: with only 44 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.
Alternatives to the 1993 TOYOTA CARINA E
If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (1991) 80% pass rate (+16%) from 5,191 tests
- ROVER MINI (1993) 74% pass rate (+10%) from 2,855 tests
- PEUGEOT BOXER (1995) 68% pass rate (+4%) from 2,767 tests
- MAZDA MX-5 (1995) 74% pass rate (+10%) from 2,206 tests