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D837 VUF

1986 Toyota Tercel

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,195 mi
Last recorded97,195 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1986 Toyota Tercel122,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD837 VUF
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 97,195 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 120,641 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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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D837 VUF is a 1986 Toyota Tercel in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Tercel models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 122,045 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 D837 VUF, 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 40 years old, this Toyota Tercel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D837 VUF registered?

D837 VUF is a 1986 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 14 November 1986.

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