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DBV 196Y

1983 Toyota Crown

Black Petrol 2759cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,086 mi
Last recorded148,086 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1983 Toyota Crown94,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBV 196Y
MakeToyota
ModelCrown
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,759cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 148,086 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 148,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 146,998 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 146,995 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 146,762 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 141,348 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 141,162 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2007 140,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

slight binding @ o/s/r

Pass 17 May 2006 139,022 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Crown?

Based on 3,279 MOT tests across 702 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
1,827
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
702
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
brake binding 24
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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DBV 196Y is a 1983 Toyota Crown in Black with a 2,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Toyota Crown models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 94,020 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 Crown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DBV 196Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Crown typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 43 years old, this Toyota Crown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DBV 196Y registered?

DBV 196Y is a 1983 Toyota Crown, first registered on 25 April 1983.

Is DBV 196Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBV 196Y shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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