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A678 FPB

1984 Toyota Tercel

Blue Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,333 mi
Last recorded75,333 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2011
Typical for 1984 Toyota Tercel64,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA678 FPB
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2011 75,333 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2011 75,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 74,441 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 74,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 73,394 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 73,394 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 72,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 71,528 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 71,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 70,821 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 70,821 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 69,862 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 69,862 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A678 FPB is a 1984 Toyota Tercel in Blue with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1984 Toyota Tercel models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 64,231 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 A678 FPB, 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 42 years old, this Toyota Tercel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A678 FPB is a 1984 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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