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D544 XPN

1987 Toyota Tercel

Blue Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,701 mi
Last recorded106,701 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota Tercel109,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD544 XPN
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 106,701 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 105,813 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 105,128 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 103,768 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,625 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 99,918 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,206 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,817 miles

Oil leak

various floor areas starting to corrode

Fail 11 Aug 2015 92,817 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

various floor areas starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,836 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 91,818 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 89,953 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 89,930 miles

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,857 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,730 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear body sill and wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear body sill and wheelarch slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,475 miles

some cracking to n/s rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2009 78,043 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some cracking to n/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 68,348 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,649 miles

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

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

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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D544 XPN is a 1987 Toyota Tercel in Blue with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D544 XPN, 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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What year was D544 XPN registered?

D544 XPN is a 1987 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 30 April 1987.

Is D544 XPN safe to buy?

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