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HTT 789Y

1983 Toyota Tercel

Red Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,714 mi
Last recorded61,714 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1983 Toyota Tercel80,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTT 789Y
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,714 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 60,244 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear jacking points weakend by corrosion

Fail 23 May 2012 60,244 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside and nearside rear jacking points weakend by corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,378 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,176 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,429 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,594 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 54,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,637 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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HTT 789Y is a 1983 Toyota Tercel in Red with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HTT 789Y, 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 HTT 789Y registered?

HTT 789Y is a 1983 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 7 January 1983.

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