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L317 SGW

2005 Toyota Cressida

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,850 mi
Last recorded143,850 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Toyota Cressida107,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL317 SGW
MakeToyota
ModelCressida
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 143,850 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2014 143,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 130,684 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 121,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 112,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Mar 2011 112,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Mar 2010 104,149 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 89,157 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 89,157 miles

Front Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 78,980 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 78,677 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 66,451 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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L317 SGW is a 2005 Toyota Cressida in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Cressida models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 107,128 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 L317 SGW, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Cressida is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L317 SGW registered?

L317 SGW is a 2005 Toyota Cressida, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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