1985 Toyota Tercel 1.5L Petrol · C223 CAP
1985 Toyota Tercel (1.5L, petrol). First registered 23/12/1985. Recorded mileage 146,940 miles. MOT valid until 27/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA TERCEL
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1452cc
C223 CAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 146,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C223 CAP Mileage History
- 12/01/2023141,740 mi
- 02/05/2024146,008 mi+4,268 mi
- 29/08/2025146,038 mi+30 mi
- 31/07/2026146,940 mi+902 mi
Average of roughly 1,466 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C223 CAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Toyota Tercel (C223 CAP) between January 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
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