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F229 EAW

1989 Toyota Space Cruiser

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,208 mi
Last recorded148,208 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Space Cruiser128,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF229 EAW
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 148,208 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 148,206 miles

Centre Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 146,544 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 146,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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F229 EAW is a 1989 Toyota Space Cruiser in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Space Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 128,635 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 F229 EAW, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Space Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F229 EAW is a 1989 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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