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A216 JEL

1983 Toyota Tercel

Silver Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,399 mi
Last recorded134,399 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1983 Toyota Tercel80,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA216 JEL
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 134,399 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 134,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 130,880 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 130,799 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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A216 JEL is a 1983 Toyota Tercel in Silver with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Tercel models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 80,466 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A216 JEL, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Tercel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A216 JEL registered?

A216 JEL is a 1983 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 10 November 1983.

Is A216 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A216 JEL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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