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F804 TLW

1989 Toyota Tercel

Blue Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

173,322 mi
Last recorded173,322 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF804 TLW
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2008 173,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust system rusty

Flexy brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front brake discs deteriorated, pads thin

Front coil springs slightly rusty

Front driveshaft gaitors deteriorated

Front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Front tyres perrished

Low reserve on handbrake

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak on engine

Oil leak on gearbox

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorbers weak

Slight drag on both front wheels

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2007 166,465 miles

as per vt32 issued 09.17 15/08/2007

Fail 15 Aug 2007 166,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

f/brake discs very badly deteriated(MARGINAL PASSES)& pads appear thin

f/suspension units corroded

fuel tank straps badly coroded

n/s/f wing badly corroded

slight fluctuation on f/brakes on rbt

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2006 159,267 miles

as per vt32 issued 11.10 18/08/2006

Fail 18 Aug 2006 159,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

f/brake discs deteriated

fuel tank straps corroded

r/window stop lamp n/w

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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F804 TLW is a 1989 Toyota Tercel in Blue with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F804 TLW, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Tercel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F804 TLW is a 1989 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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