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YDJ 840T

1978 Toyota Cressida

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,896 mi
Last recorded49,896 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1978 Toyota Cressida65,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDJ 840T
MakeToyota
ModelCressida
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2006 49,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres wall cracking, ???

excessisv corroded outer inner sills, x member, wheel archs, all brake pipes, chassis, floors, inner wings, tie bar, wheel archs outer inner, all doors, wings, boot floorsoff near side rear, off near side chassis,body wroks all rounds.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,896 miles

Coolant leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres wall cracking, ???

excessisv corroded outer inner sills, x member, wheel archs, all brake pipes, chassis, floors, inner wings, tie bar, wheel archs outer inner, all doors, wings, boot floorsoff near side rear, off near side chassis,body wroks all rounds.

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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YDJ 840T is a 1978 Toyota Cressida in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 YDJ 840T, 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 YDJ 840T registered?

YDJ 840T is a 1978 Toyota Cressida, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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