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J885 HCB

1998 Toyota Space Cruiser

Beige Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,612 mi
Last recorded204,612 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Toyota Space Cruiser169,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ885 HCB
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 204,612 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 204,612 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 203,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 203,693 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 195,901 miles

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)

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Nov 2006 187,630 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 187,612 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 177,152 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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J885 HCB is a 1998 Toyota Space Cruiser in Beige with a 1,970cc 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 J885 HCB, 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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J885 HCB is a 1998 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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