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C101 TDX

1985 Toyota Tercel

Beige Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,625 mi
Last recorded132,625 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Toyota Tercel94,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC101 TDX
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 132,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 132,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 131,877 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Central stop light not working

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

misting of oil on brake servo (master cylinder)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 130,546 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil weap

slight misting of oil on master cylinder

Pass 5 May 2015 129,316 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front number place loose but no likely to fall off

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight misting of oil on brake master cylinder, servo and brake connector on bulkhead

Fail 30 Apr 2015 129,316 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front number place loose but no likely to fall off

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight misting of oil on brake master cylinder, servo and brake connector on bulkhead

Pass 24 Apr 2014 128,089 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate insecure but not likely to fall off

slight misting of oil on brake master cylinder and under bonnet brake connector on bulkhead

Pass 18 Apr 2013 127,120 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

misting of fluid on brake master cylinder

Pass 13 Apr 2012 126,491 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

signs of possible leak at brake master cylinder

Pass 5 May 2011 125,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 125,646 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C101 TDX is a 1985 Toyota Tercel in Beige with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 C101 TDX, 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 C101 TDX registered?

C101 TDX is a 1985 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 23 August 1985.

Is C101 TDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C101 TDX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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