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DUE 893Y

1983 Toyota Tercel

Red Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

86,147 mi
Last recorded86,147 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2006
Typical for 1983 Toyota Tercel80,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUE 893Y
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2006 86,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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DUE 893Y is a 1983 Toyota Tercel in Red with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Tercel models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 80,466 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 DUE 893Y, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Tercel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DUE 893Y?

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What year was DUE 893Y registered?

DUE 893Y is a 1983 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 18 March 1983.

Is DUE 893Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUE 893Y shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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