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C266 GCP

1985 Toyota Tercel

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,247 mi
Last recorded79,247 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Tercel94,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC266 GCP
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 79,247 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 79,095 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 78,960 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 78,953 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,693 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,552 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,383 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe just in front of fuel tank corroded ()

Central Rear fuel pipe clip on rear chassis beam (in front of fuel tank) rotted through pipes still secure and not chaffing

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,198 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 78,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush deteriorated but not allowing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush deteriorated but not allowing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split wiper still clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,808 miles

Nearside Rear perishing within tread.

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,369 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,827 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 76,814 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,171 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 75,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,400 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,647 miles

n/s wiper splitting.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 73,770 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,965 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 72,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 71,299 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 71,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 70,322 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 69,613 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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C266 GCP is a 1985 Toyota Tercel in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C266 GCP, 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 C266 GCP registered?

C266 GCP is a 1985 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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