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ARU 958Y

1982 Toyota Tercel

Brown Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,345 mi
Last recorded62,345 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARU 958Y
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2006 62,345 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 61,546 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 61,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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ARU 958Y is a 1982 Toyota Tercel in Brown with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ARU 958Y, 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 44 years old, this Toyota Tercel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARU 958Y registered?

ARU 958Y is a 1982 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 8 November 1982.

Is ARU 958Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARU 958Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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