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JAV 246Y

1983 Toyota Tercel

Brown Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,596 mi
Last recorded109,596 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1983 Toyota Tercel80,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAV 246Y
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 109,596 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

movement on nearside front wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2010 104,902 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 100,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 96,827 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tyre going out of shape advice replaced

Pass 22 Jun 2007 93,704 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 91,453 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 91,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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JAV 246Y is a 1983 Toyota Tercel in Brown with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 JAV 246Y, 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 JAV 246Y registered?

JAV 246Y is a 1983 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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