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E753 EGU

1988 Toyota Tercel

Blue Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,658 mi
Last recorded172,658 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Toyota Tercel86,033 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE753 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 172,658 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 172,658 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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sills,inner sills floor,fuel pipes all rusting and req attn soon.c/v boot perished.n/s/f tyre worn near to min.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 169,906 miles

cv boot perishing os.nsf tyre over 3/4 worn.underside rather rusty.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 165,211 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 165,211 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding

o/s c/.v joint gaiter perished

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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E753 EGU 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 E753 EGU, 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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What year was E753 EGU registered?

E753 EGU is a 1988 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 2 January 1988.

Is E753 EGU safe to buy?

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