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D393 MVU

1987 Toyota Tercel

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

151,450 mi
Last recorded151,450 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Toyota Tercel109,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD393 MVU
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2011 151,450 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 151,084 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 151,084 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 150,439 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 150,405 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 149,269 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 149,240 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 148,143 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 148,143 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 146,574 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 146,537 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2005 145,198 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 145,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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D393 MVU is a 1987 Toyota Tercel in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Tercel models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 109,140 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 D393 MVU, 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 39 years old, this Toyota Tercel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D393 MVU is a 1987 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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