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M148 VRC

1995 Toyota Space Cruiser

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

151,908 mi
Last recorded151,908 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Toyota Space Cruiser135,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 VRC
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 151,908 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 151,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 137,756 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 137,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 117,156 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 117,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 112,087 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 112,087 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2013 83,265 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 83,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,263 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 83,263 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 83,263 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 83,263 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 83,263 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,499 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 80,499 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 74,490 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 93,571 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 69,103 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 69,103 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,028 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 53,475 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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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M148 VRC is a 1995 Toyota Space Cruiser in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Space Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 135,656 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 M148 VRC, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Space Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M148 VRC registered?

M148 VRC is a 1995 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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