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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Tercel. Check any Tercel by registration number below.

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83.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.2%

vs Toyota Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Toyota Tercel — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Tercel has an average MOT pass rate of 83.3%, which is 0.2 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Tercel is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Toyota Tercel, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Tercel performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 18 vehicles

83.3%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

87k mi

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95.2% pass rate

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92.2% pass rate

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84.6% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Tercel

Toyota Tercel — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Tercel MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Tercel?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Tercel is 83.3% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Tercel?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Toyota Tercel reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.3%, the Toyota Tercel is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Tercel?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Tercel?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Tercel: 86,788 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tercel to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Toyota Tercel's MOT History

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