What year Toyota Cressida is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1981 Toyota Cressida has the highest pass rate at 90.2%, out of 400 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Toyota Cressida MOT failures?

The most common Toyota Cressida MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Toyota Cressida — Reliability by Year

2,255 vehicles · MOT data 1980–1981 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Toyota Cressida was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1981

90.2% pass rate · 400 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1980

84.2% pass rate · 1,855 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1981	90.2%	92,511 mi	400
1980	84.2%	79,568 mi	1,855

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