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GWK 25V

1979 Toyota Cressida

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,190 mi
Last recorded90,190 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1979 Toyota Cressida85,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWK 25V
MakeToyota
ModelCressida
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 90,190 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,450 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 89,450 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 88,960 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2009 88,392 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,930 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 87,495 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 87,495 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 87,006 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 87,006 miles

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

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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GWK 25V is a 1979 Toyota Cressida in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 GWK 25V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWK 25V registered?

GWK 25V is a 1979 Toyota Cressida, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is GWK 25V safe to buy?

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