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A837 PTW

1983 Toyota Tercel

Beige Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,415 mi
Last recorded74,415 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Toyota Tercel80,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA837 PTW
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 May 2017 74,415 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box holed (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tailgate corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,117 miles

both rear sills corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 54,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2012 52,762 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 52,762 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 14 Dec 2010 52,565 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,335 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 52,077 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,897 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,662 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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A837 PTW is a 1983 Toyota Tercel in Beige with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A837 PTW, 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 A837 PTW registered?

A837 PTW is a 1983 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 10 December 1983.

Is A837 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A837 PTW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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