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H347 BGJ

1998 Toyota Space Cruiser

Gold Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

264,195 mi
Last recorded264,195 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Space Cruiser169,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH347 BGJ
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 264,195 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 263,937 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 255,248 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 243,391 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 236,214 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 236,019 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 230,051 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 230,008 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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H347 BGJ is a 1998 Toyota Space Cruiser in Gold with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Space Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 169,851 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 H347 BGJ, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Space Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H347 BGJ is a 1998 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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