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F978 JNU

1989 Toyota Space Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,808 mi
Last recorded140,808 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Toyota Space Cruiser128,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF978 JNU
MakeToyota
ModelSpace Cruiser
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 140,808 miles

crack in nearside headlight glass

exhaust rusty

slight corrosion on brake pipes

structure rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2007 140,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

crack in nearside headlight glass

exhaust very rusty

slight corrosion on brake pipes

structure rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2006 128,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis and floors rusty in places

nearside rear inner sill rusty

slight rusting on brake pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2006 128,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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F978 JNU is a 1989 Toyota Space Cruiser in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Toyota Space Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 128,635 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 F978 JNU, 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 37 years old, this Toyota Space Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F978 JNU is a 1989 Toyota Space Cruiser, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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