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E519 HPE

1988 Toyota Tercel

Blue Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,165 mi
Last recorded145,165 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Toyota Tercel86,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE519 HPE
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2009 145,165 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 143,472 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 143,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 141,319 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion at rear suspension mounts, coil springs shock absorbers , trailing arms - near excessive.

nearside inner track rod end has wear and play edging on excessive -recommend attention

please do not present a vehicle with its underside cacked thickly in mud for mot test, as it hampers the inspection and will be rufused to test.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 139,170 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded / taped over

oil leak

rear fog lamp cracked

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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E519 HPE is a 1988 Toyota Tercel in Blue with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E519 HPE, 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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E519 HPE is a 1988 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 5 April 1988.

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