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G948 UEC

1991 Toyota Space Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

177,121 mi
Last recorded177,121 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Toyota Space Cruiser151,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG948 UEC
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 177,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 175,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 174,961 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear qtr panel corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 174,960 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear qtr panel corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 174,959 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside wiper loose

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner qtr panel corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 174,857 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner arch qtr panel corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner and outer sills corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 173,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner quarter panel corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear springs rusty

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner / outer sills rusty

Fail 7 May 2021 173,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner quarter panel corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear springs rusty

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both inner / outer sills rusty

Pass 28 May 2020 172,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear qtr panel corroded

Offside inner/outer sill rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 172,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r wheel rusty/corroded

o/s/r qtr panel corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2019 170,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer arch corroded

Offside inner and outer sill has corrosion

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 167,838 miles

offside sill corroded

rear diff leaking at the ends

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear arch corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2018 167,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear arch corroded

offside sill corroded

rear diff leaking at the ends

Pass 9 Mar 2017 165,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

rear axle leaking oil into drum

Fail 1 Mar 2017 165,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

rear axle leaking oil into drum

Pass 9 Feb 2016 162,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 162,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 158,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front droplink bushes worn

Fail 20 Jan 2015 158,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 154,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

heavy corrosion on underside

offside rear tyre perishing and nearside front

Fail 11 Jan 2014 154,750 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

heavy corrosion on under side

nearside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2014 154,756 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

heavy corrosion on under side

nearside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 21 Oct 2013 154,744 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 154,740 miles

advise cannot check rear seat belts as seats are missing

advise offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 1 Oct 2010 154,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise cannot check rear seat belts as seats are missing

advise offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 2 May 2008 153,854 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 153,840 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

advise cannot check rear seat belts, seats missing

advise offside front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 10 May 2007 149,487 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 149,487 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 10 Mar 2006 146,163 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 146,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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G948 UEC is a 1991 Toyota Space Cruiser in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

Across all 1991 Toyota Space Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 151,128 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 G948 UEC, 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 35 years old, this Toyota Space Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G948 UEC is a 1991 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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