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K289 WKJ

1993 Toyota Cressida

Silver Diesel 1972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,289 mi
Last recorded152,289 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 WKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCressida
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,972cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 152,289 miles

Oil leak

both rear front and rear trailing arm bushes are perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2009 152,288 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear front and rear trailing arm bushes are perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2008 150,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 150,666 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 146,656 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 146,656 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 131,900 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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K289 WKJ is a 1993 Toyota Cressida in Silver with a 1,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K289 WKJ, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Cressida is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K289 WKJ?

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What year was K289 WKJ registered?

K289 WKJ is a 1993 Toyota Cressida, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K289 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K289 WKJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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