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B278 RLJ

1985 Toyota Tercel

White Petrol 1295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,874 mi
Last recorded51,874 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Tercel94,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB278 RLJ
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 51,874 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 51,847 miles

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.

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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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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