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R495 GPT

1998 Toyota Crown

Black Petrol 3968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,121 mi
Last recorded136,121 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 GPT
MakeToyota
ModelCrown
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 136,121 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak on power steering pipe from pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both Sides, Side Windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 136,121 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak on power steering pipe from pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both Sides, Side Windows (3.2 (b) (i))

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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R495 GPT is a 1998 Toyota Crown in Black with a 3,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R495 GPT, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Crown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R495 GPT registered?

R495 GPT is a 1998 Toyota Crown, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R495 GPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 GPT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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