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E538 GPF

1988 Toyota Space Cruiser

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,311 mi
Last recorded174,311 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Toyota Space Cruiser135,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE538 GPF
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 174,311 miles

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

n/s front tyre outer edge worn

tow bar wiring not connected

Fail 12 Jun 2015 174,311 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

tow bar wiring not connected

wipers not tested

Pass 13 Jun 2014 173,077 miles

n/s/front small brake bind

rear brake imbalance 28%

Fail 6 May 2014 173,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 170,988 miles

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

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches / inner and outer sills / front wheel arches / rear cross member

Fail 2 Oct 2012 170,940 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches / inner and outer sills / front wheel arches / rear cross member

Pass 28 Oct 2011 168,063 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 168,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2010
Pass 29 Jun 2009 153,883 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 145,515 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 145,505 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 137,127 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 137,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 133,154 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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E538 GPF is a 1988 Toyota Space Cruiser in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E538 GPF, 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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E538 GPF is a 1988 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 23 April 1988.

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