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THE 25Y

1985 Toyota Tercel

White Petrol 1452cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,876 mi
Last recorded107,876 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Toyota Tercel94,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHE 25Y
MakeToyota
ModelTercel
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,452cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 107,876 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 107,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 107,292 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill as well as inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 106,286 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 106,277 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 106,273 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 106,209 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,859 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 105,857 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator not working offside front (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 105,192 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 104,448 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 104,447 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

petrol pipe to tank rusting

Pass 1 Nov 2012 103,504 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 103,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 102,642 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 101,968 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 101,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 101,145 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 100,722 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 100,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 99,896 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2006 97,110 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 97,110 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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THE 25Y is a 1985 Toyota Tercel in White with a 1,452cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 THE 25Y, 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 THE 25Y registered?

THE 25Y is a 1985 Toyota Tercel, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is THE 25Y safe to buy?

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