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B283 PJC

1983 Toyota Tercel

Gold Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,692 mi
Last recorded185,692 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Toyota Tercel80,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB283 PJC
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 185,692 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 185,531 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 185,049 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arche area slight corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 185,049 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arche area slight corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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B283 PJC is a 1983 Toyota Tercel in Gold with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B283 PJC, 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 B283 PJC registered?

B283 PJC is a 1983 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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