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P596 AWY

1997 Toyota Tercel

Grey Diesel 1452cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,293 mi
Last recorded71,293 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 AWY
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,293 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 71,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

nearside front brake bind

offside front lower dust cover split

rear brake discs contain corrosion

rear washers not working

Fail 4 Feb 2011 71,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,637 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,753 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,241 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P596 AWY is a 1997 Toyota Tercel in Grey with a 1,452cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P596 AWY, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Tercel is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of P596 AWY?

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What year was P596 AWY registered?

P596 AWY is a 1997 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P596 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P596 AWY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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