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J478 KHW

1992 Toyota Space Cruiser

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

296,156 mi
Last recorded296,156 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Toyota Space Cruiser143,420 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 KHW
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 296,156 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 296,156 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 280,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 280,622 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 262,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 247,728 miles

nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Fail 8 Apr 2008 247,724 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 222,870 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 222,870 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 202,586 miles

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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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J478 KHW is a 1992 Toyota Space Cruiser in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Space Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 143,420 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 J478 KHW, 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 34 years old, this Toyota Space Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J478 KHW is a 1992 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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