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VKP 556X

1982 Toyota Cressida

White Petrol 1972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,645 mi
Last recorded137,645 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1982 Toyota Cressida78,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKP 556X
MakeToyota
ModelCressida
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,972cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 137,645 miles

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 11 Nov 2014 134,847 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 134,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 134,556 miles

General Body Corrosion

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 134,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Battery Loose

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 134,332 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

fuel tank stained but no signs of a leak

various bushes cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2011 133,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 132,002 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Mar 2010 131,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jan 2009 131,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 130,785 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 130,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 130,215 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 129,471 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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VKP 556X is a 1982 Toyota Cressida in White with a 1,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Toyota Cressida models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 78,963 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 VKP 556X, 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 44 years old, this Toyota Cressida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKP 556X registered?

VKP 556X is a 1982 Toyota Cressida, first registered on 2 February 1982.

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