1993 · 31 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1993 Toyota Corolla MOT pass rate and common faults

164 MOT tests in 2024. 69.5% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time69.5%
Failed or needed repairs30.5%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 164 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.5%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low4.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    12 marked dangerous
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.0%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.0%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.4%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics17.1%
  2. Brakes11.6%
  3. Suspension11.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.4%
  5. Tyres6.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  7. Body & chassis5.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1993 Toyota Corolla?

In 2024, 69.5% of 1993 Toyota Corolla cars passed their MOT first time, across 164 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Toyota Corolla?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; headlamp aim: too low; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1993 Toyota Corolla reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).