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B497 VYO

1984 Toyota Tercel

Yellow Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,493 mi
Last recorded80,493 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1984 Toyota Tercel64,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB497 VYO
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,493 miles

n/s and o/s rear arches corroded

slight oil leake

Fail 25 Feb 2016 80,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s and o/s rear arches corroded

slight oil leake

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 68,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,146 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front floor pan corroded

o/s rackend slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,763 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 52,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,428 miles

Oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 15 Mar 2012 43,428 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Dec 2010 34,822 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 34,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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B497 VYO is a 1984 Toyota Tercel in Yellow with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1984 Toyota Tercel models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 64,231 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 B497 VYO, 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 42 years old, this Toyota Tercel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B497 VYO registered?

B497 VYO is a 1984 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 29 August 1984.

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