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E464 RCV

1988 Toyota Tercel

Blue Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,775 mi
Last recorded85,775 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Toyota Tercel86,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE464 RCV
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 85,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( D ) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion under rear of car

Pass 27 Jan 2025 85,692 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s front ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear end of car corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2024 85,677 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both n/s and o/s ()

Rear rear end corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,618 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 85,618 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,574 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear end corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2022 85,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in rear wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened panhard rod bracket on axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear end corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 85,471 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod bracket 0n axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion in rear arch lower

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion in rear arch lower

Pass 20 Jan 2020 85,417 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axle corroded by panard rod mounting not exssive

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 84,865 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 84,865 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,805 miles

advise slight play in offside and nearside rack ends

Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,736 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 84,649 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,492 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 84,429 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 84,353 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion to rear chassis legs both

Fail 16 Jan 2012 84,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,105 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,611 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 82,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 79,856 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 79,856 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 77,093 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 77,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 74,454 miles

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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E464 RCV is a 1988 Toyota Tercel in Blue with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E464 RCV, 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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E464 RCV is a 1988 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 11 February 1988.

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