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E213 VUX

1987 Toyota Tercel

Blue Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

201,275 mi
Last recorded201,275 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Toyota Tercel109,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE213 VUX
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 201,275 miles

exhaust poor condition and slight blow

high levels of corrosion vizible

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 4 Aug 2008 201,136 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007

co near limit †front brake balance near max allowed

Fail 26 Jul 2007 188,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 177,458 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 177,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 163,895 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in both steering rack inner joints just legal

Fail 6 Jun 2005 163,250 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in both inner joints on steering rack just legal

Fail 27 May 2005 162,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads low

slight movement in both steering rack inner loints just legal

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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E213 VUX is a 1987 Toyota Tercel in Blue with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 E213 VUX, 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 E213 VUX registered?

E213 VUX is a 1987 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 13 October 1987.

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