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D116 SHL

1987 Toyota Tercel

Beige Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

84,686 mi
Last recorded84,686 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Toyota Tercel109,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD116 SHL
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 84,686 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 84,389 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 84,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 83,951 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 83,947 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened n/s/r inner and outer sill. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,870 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 81,655 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,152 miles

wipers soon.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,110 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,385 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,386 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition/corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,172 miles

front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,678 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 73,678 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 72,801 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 72,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,905 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 70,973 miles

fuel pipes slightly carroded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 69,801 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 69,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 68,903 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 68,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 67,782 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 66,388 miles

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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D116 SHL is a 1987 Toyota Tercel in Beige with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Tercel models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 109,140 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 D116 SHL, 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 39 years old, this Toyota Tercel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D116 SHL registered?

D116 SHL is a 1987 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 20 June 1987.

Is D116 SHL safe to buy?

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