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P897 VRF

2009 Toyota Cressida

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

228,230 mi
Last recorded228,230 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 VRF
MakeToyota
ModelCressida
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 228,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

propshaft not secure

Fail 28 Nov 2014 228,228 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

propshaft not secure

Pass 6 Dec 2013 215,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 202,193 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 202,190 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 189,942 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 174,451 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 174,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 161,909 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 139,626 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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P897 VRF is a 2009 Toyota Cressida in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P897 VRF, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Cressida is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P897 VRF is a 2009 Toyota Cressida, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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