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EWK 288Y

1983 Toyota Tercel

Multi-colour Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,831 mi
Last recorded114,831 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Toyota Tercel80,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWK 288Y
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 114,831 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 114,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 104,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

fuel flap has reapair

rear seats and belts missing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2014 98,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front shock absorbers damping effect slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 97,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside steering system has slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2013 97,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside steering system has slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,089 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2011 94,688 miles

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

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

n/s wiper deteriated

Pass 7 Apr 2010 93,953 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 93,169 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 92,975 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 92,900 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 92,808 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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EWK 288Y is a 1983 Toyota Tercel in Multi-colour with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Tercel models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 80,466 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 EWK 288Y, 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 43 years old, this Toyota Tercel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EWK 288Y registered?

EWK 288Y is a 1983 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is EWK 288Y safe to buy?

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