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CAC 510T

1978 Toyota Cressida

Red Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,089 mi
Last recorded38,089 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1978 Toyota Cressida65,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAC 510T
MakeToyota
ModelCressida
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,089 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,077 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 38,077 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,041 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,961 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,899 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 137,887 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,633 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 37,630 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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CAC 510T is a 1978 Toyota Cressida in Red with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 CAC 510T, 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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How do I check the history of CAC 510T?

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What year was CAC 510T registered?

CAC 510T is a 1978 Toyota Cressida, first registered on 24 August 1978.

Is CAC 510T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAC 510T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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