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FKN 298V

1979 Toyota Cressida

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,188 mi
Last recorded93,188 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Toyota Cressida85,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKN 298V
MakeToyota
ModelCressida
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 93,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 93,147 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 92,842 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 91,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 90,983 miles

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 90,983 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,970 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 90,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes out off balance

Fail 31 Aug 2011 90,964 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 90,382 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 89,615 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 87,780 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 86,631 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Cressida?

Based on 643 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,839
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 17
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FKN 298V is a 1979 Toyota Cressida in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1979 Toyota Cressida models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 85,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Cressida fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKN 298V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Cressida typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Toyota Cressida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FKN 298V is a 1979 Toyota Cressida, first registered on 10 August 1979.

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