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C329 BHT

1985 Toyota Tercel

Blue Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,990 mi
Last recorded98,990 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 Toyota Tercel94,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC329 BHT
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2007 98,990 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2006 91,545 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 91,543 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 16 Nov 2005 84,888 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 84,888 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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C329 BHT is a 1985 Toyota Tercel in Blue with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 C329 BHT, 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 C329 BHT registered?

C329 BHT is a 1985 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 24 December 1985.

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