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E24 TCB

1988 Toyota Tercel

White Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

110,257 mi
Last recorded110,257 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota Tercel86,033 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 TCB
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 110,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 110,257 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 109,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 109,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 108,075 miles

Slight play in middle prop shaft bearing

Fail 14 Jul 2023 108,049 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch /End sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch & end sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Aux belt squeak

Battery wrong for vehicle ? piece of wood holding it secure

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Prop bearing slight play

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded & been welded on rear exhaust silencer

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant from water pump housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low

Nearside Rear wheel arch in quarter panel corroded & holed

Offside Rear wheel arch in quarter panel corroded & holed

Offside Window not on regulator ? inop

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded & bushes perished

Pass 15 May 2019 107,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes perished both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 107,669 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hydraulic oil/diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes perished both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 106,696 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak hub oil seal ()

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

Oil leak various ()

corrosion forming rear inner wheel arches

Pass 16 Feb 2017 104,485 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion forming vehicle underside

slight oil seepage from nearside rear hub oil seal

various oil leaks

Fail 17 Dec 2016 104,471 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch near top spring mounting previous repair corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

corrosion forming vehicle underside

slight oil seepage from nearside rear hub oil seal

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,715 miles

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub oil seal area

Pass 19 Dec 2014 101,951 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 101,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 101,056 miles

Oil leak

both rear anti-roll bar bushes pearishing and starting to split

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2013 101,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both rear anti-roll bar bushes pearishing and starting to split

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2012 99,768 miles

front pads low

inner sills rusty

near side and off side rear wheel arch around shocker rusty

off side front coil spring rusty

off side rear wheel arch around shocker been welded in past

rear coil springs rusty

rear fuel pipes rusty

tested in wet

Fail 21 Nov 2012 99,767 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads low

inner sills rusty

near side and off side rear wheel arch around shocker rusty

off side front coil spring rusty

off side rear wheel arch around shocker been welded in past

rear coil springs rusty

rear fuel pipes rusty

tested in wet

Pass 6 Dec 2011 97,364 miles

general light under body corrosion....

n/s/r brake drum back plate wet , advise investigation....

radiator element disintigrating...

rear brake pipes corroding....

wipers smear.....

Pass 1 Dec 2010 95,397 miles

advise oil leaks

advise rear anti roll bar perished

advise rear coil springs rusty

advise slight rust o/s/r chassis rails

Fail 29 Nov 2010 95,931 miles

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

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

advise oil leaks

advise rear anti roll bar perished

advise rear coil springs rusty

advise slight rust o/s/r chassis rails

Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,524 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 92,523 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 89,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s+n/s rear under sills corroded

parking permit over 40mm on n/s of screen+n/s fog lamp not working

Fail 25 Nov 2008 89,476 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s+n/s rear under sills corroded

parking permit over 40mm on n/s of screen+n/s fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Nov 2007 86,034 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 86,033 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s+n/s rear roll bar bushes worn/perished

Pass 7 Dec 2006 82,655 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 82,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s fog lamp not working+n/s rear tyre wearing uneven tread 1.8mm.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 78,903 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 78,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E24 TCB is a 1988 Toyota Tercel in White with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Tercel models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 86,033 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 E24 TCB, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Tercel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E24 TCB is a 1988 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 31 August 1988.

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