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C971 EWT

1986 Toyota Space Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,783 mi
Last recorded157,783 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1986 Toyota Space Cruiser130,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC971 EWT
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2012 157,783 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear diff bearings noisey.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 154,337 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 153,467 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 153,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 151,693 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 151,693 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 149,803 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 146,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 142,185 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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C971 EWT is a 1986 Toyota Space Cruiser in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Toyota Space Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 130,382 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C971 EWT, 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 40 years old, this Toyota Space Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C971 EWT registered?

C971 EWT is a 1986 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 17 April 1986.

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