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YGJ 32S

1978 Toyota Cressida

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,659 mi
Last recorded78,659 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Toyota Cressida65,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGJ 32S
MakeToyota
ModelCressida
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 78,659 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 78,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,645 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 77,645 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,155 miles

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

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 76,155 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,199 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various corrosion to chassis and vehicle components

Fail 12 Feb 2016 75,199 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various corrosion to chassis and vehicle components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 75,075 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 72,341 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 71,969 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension rusty

front suspension rusty

nsf osf nsr tyres perished change soon

Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,969 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension rusty

front suspension rusty

nsf osf nsr tyres perished change soon

Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,268 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 71,268 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 70,314 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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YGJ 32S is a 1978 Toyota Cressida in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Toyota Cressida models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 65,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGJ 32S, 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 48 years old, this Toyota Cressida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YGJ 32S is a 1978 Toyota Cressida, first registered on 22 February 1978.

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