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C670 PPG

1985 Toyota Tercel

Green Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,315 mi
Last recorded68,315 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Toyota Tercel94,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC670 PPG
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 68,315 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 67,752 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 67,365 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,859 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 66,847 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rust throughout underside

Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,842 miles

corrosion to underside

slight noise from rear bearings

Fail 20 Dec 2013 66,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to underside

slight noise from rear bearings

Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,852 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 66,847 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,847 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,816 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 68,816 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 65,441 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 65,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 63,928 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 62,731 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 60,555 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 58,440 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 58,440 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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C670 PPG is a 1985 Toyota Tercel in Green with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C670 PPG, 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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C670 PPG is a 1985 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 21 August 1985.

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