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A897 DNU

1984 Toyota Space Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1812cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,163 mi
Last recorded111,163 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Toyota Space Cruiser82,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA897 DNU
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,812cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 111,163 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 111,159 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 111,006 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 111,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all bodywork heavily corroded

all underside components very heavily corroded

both front brake back plates rotten and excessivly corroded but still secure

Pass 24 Sep 2009 110,520 miles

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

front brake disc backing plates badly corroded

front wipers poor clearing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 109,778 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake backing plates corroded away

Fail 30 Sep 2008 109,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake backing plates corroded away

Pass 4 Oct 2007 108,046 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

inner and outer sill areas, front step areas and out riggers badly corroded.

slight play in steering system.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 108,037 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

inner and outer sill areas, front step areas and out riggers badly corroded.

slight play in steering system.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 104,752 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Space Cruiser?

Based on 9,914 MOT tests across 2,215 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
3,911
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 755
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 697
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 608
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 523
Registration plate lamp not working 464
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A897 DNU is a 1984 Toyota Space Cruiser in Silver with a 1,812cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Toyota Space Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 82,586 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 Space Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 755 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A897 DNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Space Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 42 years old, this Toyota Space Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A897 DNU is a 1984 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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