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E392 BNJ

1987 Toyota Space Cruiser

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,344 mi
Last recorded126,344 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Toyota Space Cruiser127,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE392 BNJ
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 126,344 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 125,560 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 125,558 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 123,456 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 122,112 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 122,088 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 120,826 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 120,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 120,009 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 119,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 119,224 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 119,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear brake efforts slightly low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 117,932 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 117,064 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 116,446 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 116,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 116,278 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 116,248 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 115,663 miles

Back of Nearside rear brake drum damp, (possible slight leak from brake cylinder or half shaft).

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2007 115,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Back of drum damp

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 115,208 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 115,208 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

REAR OF O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH HOLED AND CORRODED

REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODING

STEERING RACK HAS NOISE ON LOCK TO LOCK

Pass 25 Jul 2005 114,073 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 114,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

DAMPNESS AROUND N/S REAR BRAKE BACKPLATE

N/S FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW AND NAILED

REAR OF N/S WHEELARCH /SILL CORRODING

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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E392 BNJ is a 1987 Toyota Space Cruiser in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Space Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 127,308 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 E392 BNJ, 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 39 years old, this Toyota Space Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E392 BNJ is a 1987 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 24 August 1987.

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