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D879 OTW

1986 Toyota Space Cruiser

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,391 mi
Last recorded130,391 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Toyota Space Cruiser130,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD879 OTW
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 130,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rattling

idle speed a little low

near side rear wheel arched holed by rust

off side front mirror cracked but usable

off side front tyre has inner shoulder wear

Fail 2 Apr 2008 130,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front upper suspension arm swivel gaitors split

coolant and oil temperature gauges showing very hot

head lamp aim off side and near side a little low

near side rear wheel arch holed by corrosion

off side front mirror cracked

off side front tyre has inner shoulder wear

Pass 4 Apr 2007 128,565 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 128,565 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

off side front mirror cracked

spare wheel carrier held in position by string

Fail 22 Jan 2007 12,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 125,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both lower outer sills holed by corrosion along length of vehilcle but chassis built and not adversly affecting vehicle strength

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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D879 OTW is a 1986 Toyota Space Cruiser in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D879 OTW, 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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D879 OTW is a 1986 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 19 August 1986.

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