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J977 GAL

1992 Toyota Space Cruiser

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,959 mi
Last recorded202,959 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Toyota Space Cruiser143,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ977 GAL
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 202,959 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 202,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

unable to test offside front wheel bearing for noise due to brake bind

Fail 24 Mar 2015 202,942 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 193,248 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr outer sidewall worn

oil leake engine

wiper mark in b zone

Fail 5 Mar 2014 193,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wiper mark in b zone

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr outer sidewall worn

oil leake engine

Pass 29 Mar 2013 181,052 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre rear brake pipes are slightly corroded beneath and in close proximity to the retaining clip on underfloor

Pass 26 Mar 2012 168,289 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 168,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 151,689 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 150,985 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level low

condition of anti slip on brake pedal

condition of both headlamp patterns

condition of drivers seat belt

oil low level light on dash but oil level ok

Pass 9 Mar 2010 136,195 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 136,179 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 118,077 miles

N/s and o/s front headlights starting to discoulour. BOARDERLINE

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 104,097 miles

Slight dis-coulouring on o/s and n/s headlights.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 79,929 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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J977 GAL is a 1992 Toyota Space Cruiser in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J977 GAL, 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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J977 GAL is a 1992 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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