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XDV 474S

1978 Toyota Cressida

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

659 mi
Last recorded659 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Toyota Cressida65,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDV 474S
MakeToyota
ModelCressida
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 659 miles

Exhaust tone noisey

Fail 17 May 2019 659 miles

Exhaust tone noisey

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 565 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 233 miles

exhaust tone noisey

steel wheels fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2017 233 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

exhaust tone noisey

steel wheels fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,788 miles

exhaust tone noisy

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,788 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,778 miles

O/S/F sill corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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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XDV 474S is a 1978 Toyota Cressida in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Toyota Cressida models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 65,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDV 474S, 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 48 years old, this Toyota Cressida is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XDV 474S registered?

XDV 474S is a 1978 Toyota Cressida, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is XDV 474S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDV 474S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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