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BPY 315T

1979 Toyota Cressida

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,404 mi
Last recorded70,404 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1979 Toyota Cressida85,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPY 315T
MakeToyota
ModelCressida
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,404 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear lower inner quarter panels

Fail 27 Jan 2017 70,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear lower quarter panels

Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,162 miles

Both rear sections of inner sill corroded but not a prescribed area

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,504 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear exhaust mounting starting to perish. // Rear inner sills off side and near side 1st stage corrosion. // Both front brakes biding // Front brake service

Fail 23 Jan 2015 64,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear exhaust mounting starting to perish. // Rear inner sills off side and near side 1st stage corrosion. // Both front brakes biding // Front brake service

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,082 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,756 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 62,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,285 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,964 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,158 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 50,126 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,025 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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BPY 315T is a 1979 Toyota Cressida in Green 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 BPY 315T, 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 BPY 315T registered?

BPY 315T is a 1979 Toyota Cressida, first registered on 17 March 1979.

Is BPY 315T safe to buy?

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