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J470 MTJ

1996 Toyota Space Cruiser

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,432 mi
Last recorded150,432 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Toyota Space Cruiser135,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ470 MTJ
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 150,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both headlight patterns poor

corrosion on inner sills

filler on n/s/r wing

o/s/f brake binding slighly

Fail 15 Dec 2008 150,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both headlight patterns poor

corrosion on inner sills

filler on n/s/r wing

o/s/f brake binding slighly

Pass 7 Jan 2008 142,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on inner sills/floor/chassis

filler on n/s/r sill & wing

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2008 142,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s hand brake reading low

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on inner sills/floor/chassis

filler on n/s/r sill & wing

Pass 26 Jun 2006 136,452 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 136,452 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 126,473 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 126,473 miles

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

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

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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J470 MTJ is a 1996 Toyota Space Cruiser in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Space Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 135,304 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 J470 MTJ, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Space Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J470 MTJ is a 1996 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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