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C598 FJN

1985 Toyota Tercel

Beige Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,883 mi
Last recorded67,883 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2005
Typical for 1985 Toyota Tercel94,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC598 FJN
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2005 67,883 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 67,883 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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C598 FJN is a 1985 Toyota Tercel in Beige with a 1,452cc 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 C598 FJN, 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 C598 FJN registered?

C598 FJN is a 1985 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C598 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C598 FJN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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