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P457 SWC

1997 Toyota Space Cruiser

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

183,185 mi
Last recorded183,185 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Space Cruiser155,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 SWC
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 183,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 175,732 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 175,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 168,063 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 162,730 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 157,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 153,231 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 143,850 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 134,280 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 129,131 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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P457 SWC is a 1997 Toyota Space Cruiser in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Space Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 155,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P457 SWC, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Space Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P457 SWC registered?

P457 SWC is a 1997 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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