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FRM 491V

1979 Toyota Cressida

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,259 mi
Last recorded85,259 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 Toyota Cressida85,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRM 491V
MakeToyota
ModelCressida
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 85,259 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 8,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F sill, behind wing, very corroded.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 8,496 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F wing partly detatched from O/S/F sill.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

N/S/F wing detatched from N/S/F sill.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 8,244 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 8,244 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 7,774 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 7,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 6,513 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,597 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 4,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 3,795 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 3,740 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 3,644 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 3,478 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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FRM 491V is a 1979 Toyota Cressida in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FRM 491V, 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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What year was FRM 491V registered?

FRM 491V is a 1979 Toyota Cressida, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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