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H257 FDL

1991 Toyota Space Cruiser

White Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,767 mi
Last recorded40,767 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Toyota Space Cruiser151,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 FDL
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 40,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 40,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 40,389 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,801 miles

centre exhaust rubber perished

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake imbalance)(borderline pass

offside front pads wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,801 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,577 miles

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

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,757 miles

front brake pads low

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f brake slight ovality

rear brake imbalance

Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,694 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 37,694 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,928 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,749 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r outer tyre side wall cracking/perishing.

Pass 7 May 2008 29,106 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 29,096 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 29,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

FRONT SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,839 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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H257 FDL is a 1991 Toyota Space Cruiser in White with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 H257 FDL, 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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What year was H257 FDL registered?

H257 FDL is a 1991 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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