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E144 LRW

1988 Toyota Space Cruiser

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,350 mi
Last recorded94,350 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Toyota Space Cruiser135,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE144 LRW
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 94,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 94,028 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,813 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,271 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 90,271 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front number plate cracked.

offside rear inner body panel badly corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 87,084 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front number plate cracked.

offside rear inner body panel badly corroded.

Pass 19 May 2014 84,117 miles

N/S/F Lower Sill Panel Corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2014 84,117 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Lower Sill Panel Corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 80,417 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

RUST APPEARING ON INNER & OUTER SILLS.

Fail 18 May 2013 80,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

RUST APPEARING ON INNER & OUTER SILLS.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,524 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Tread

nearside front tyre; outer sidewall cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2012 77,354 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside front tyre; outer sidewall cracking

Pass 6 May 2011 74,362 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 72,293 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,398 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 71,398 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2007 70,325 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 70,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 68,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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E144 LRW is a 1988 Toyota Space Cruiser in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Toyota Space Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 135,951 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 E144 LRW, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Space Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E144 LRW is a 1988 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 19 February 1988.

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