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R215 TKP

1997 Toyota Space Cruiser

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,231 mi
Last recorded155,231 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Space Cruiser155,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 TKP
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 155,231 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 155,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 142,666 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 130,029 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 130,029 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 117,525 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 102,556 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 102,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 88,604 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 88,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R215 TKP is a 1997 Toyota Space Cruiser in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R215 TKP, 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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R215 TKP is a 1997 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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