MOT Status
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51,874 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour hole in the lense (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch bumper support (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch ,bumper support area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch panel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
How Reliable is the Toyota Tercel?
Based on 1,674 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B278 RLJ is a 1985 Toyota Tercel in White with a 1,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Toyota Tercel models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 94,889 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 B278 RLJ, 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 41 years old, this Toyota Tercel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B278 RLJ registered?
B278 RLJ is a 1985 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 3 January 1985.
Is B278 RLJ safe to buy?
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