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E403 XAM

1987 Toyota Tercel

Grey Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,712 mi
Last recorded76,712 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2005
Typical for 1987 Toyota Tercel109,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE403 XAM
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2005 76,712 miles

both rear inner wings rusty

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 24 Oct 2005 76,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

both rear inner wings rusty

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

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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E403 XAM is a 1987 Toyota Tercel in Grey with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E403 XAM, 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 E403 XAM registered?

E403 XAM is a 1987 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 11 November 1987.

Is E403 XAM safe to buy?

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