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D866 VTV

1987 Toyota Space Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,179 mi
Last recorded70,179 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Toyota Space Cruiser127,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD866 VTV
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 70,179 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front and rear imbalance and efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant pipes corroded

various warning lamps illuminated, brakes, coolant, battery and oil

Fail 20 Jul 2023 70,179 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front and rear imbalance and efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant pipes corroded

various warning lamps illuminated, brakes, coolant, battery and oil

Pass 8 Jul 2022 68,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake light permantly lit

Pass 1 Jul 2021 67,019 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 67,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,829 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

battery light on

coolant light on

oil light on

Pass 27 Jun 2017 66,650 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,073 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 63,073 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 62,954 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

raditor and pipes in poor condition

underbody lots of surface rust

Fail 28 Apr 2010 62,954 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

raditor and pipes in poor condition

underbody lots of surface rust

Pass 6 Nov 2007 62,602 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 62,124 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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D866 VTV is a 1987 Toyota Space Cruiser in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Toyota Space Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 127,308 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 D866 VTV, 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 39 years old, this Toyota Space Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D866 VTV is a 1987 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 9 March 1987.

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