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YLJ 88Y

1982 Toyota Cressida

White Petrol 1972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,561 mi
Last recorded76,561 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1982 Toyota Cressida78,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLJ 88Y
MakeToyota
ModelCressida
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,972cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,561 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,225 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroding

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,601 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all wheel arch formers corroded

boot floor corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 75,580 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

all wheel arch formers corroded

boot floor corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,423 miles

Oil leak

front and rear wheel arches corroding

o/s/f chassis corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2012 74,423 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear wheel arches corroding

o/s/f chassis corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,737 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 73,719 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,006 miles

engine oil leak

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

n/s/f and n/s/r parts of sill are very badly corroded and front and rear wheel arches are badly corroded

o/s/f and o/s/r parts of sill are very badly corroded, also o/s/r wheel arch is badly corroded recomend repair asap

o/s/r indicator lens is broken

rear brake application is slightly un-even

surface corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

unable to see front brake pad thickness

Fail 15 Sep 2010 73,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

n/s/f and n/s/r parts of sill are very badly corroded and front and rear wheel arches are badly corroded

o/s/f and o/s/r parts of sill are very badly corroded, also o/s/r wheel arch is badly corroded recomend repair asap

o/s/r indicator lens is broken

rear brake application is slightly un-even

surface corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

unable to see front brake pad thickness

Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,269 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,579 miles

rust in both rear wheel arches

some test items not visible

Fail 16 Sep 2008 71,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

rust in both rear wheel arches

some test items not visible

Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,769 miles

offside rear light lens broken/front wings and wheel arches corroded/various oil leaks

Fail 12 Sep 2006 69,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 69,973 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 69,088 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both aims on lowest limits

front wing bottoms rusted out

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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YLJ 88Y is a 1982 Toyota Cressida in White with a 1,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLJ 88Y, 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 YLJ 88Y registered?

YLJ 88Y is a 1982 Toyota Cressida, first registered on 17 September 1982.

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