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972 GMC

1985 Toyota Tercel

Green Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,070 mi
Last recorded44,070 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Toyota Tercel94,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 GMC
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 44,070 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,596 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 43,596 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,923 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,006 miles

temp repair been carried out to brake reservior

Fail 3 Apr 2017 42,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

temp repair been carried out to brake reservior

Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,882 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,679 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,590 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 41,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2005 412,432 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Tercel?

Based on 1,674 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
1,256
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 294
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 123
constant velocity joint gaiter split 74
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 64
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972 GMC is a 1985 Toyota Tercel in Green with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Tercel models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 94,889 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Tercel fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 294 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 972 GMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Tercel typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Toyota Tercel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 972 GMC registered?

972 GMC is a 1985 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 18 September 1985.

Is 972 GMC safe to buy?

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