Toyota Chaser Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Chaser reliable? We analysed 2,269 real MOT tests across 573 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Chaser is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, fog lamp missing and fog lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Chaser.
Toyota Chaser Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Chaser. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Chaser MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Chaser to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Chaser Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Chaser fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Chaser Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Toyota Chaser models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Toyota Chaser Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Chaser owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Chaser MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Chaser year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 127 | 80.3% | 82,804 | 142,978 | 188,770 |
| 2018 | 92 | 88.0% | 147,348 | 177,780 | 196,827 |
| 2017 | 88 | 84.1% | 105,274 | 147,833 | 187,243 |
| 2016 | 187 | 84.0% | 122,551 | 157,127 | 194,480 |
| 2015 | 129 | 82.2% | 86,481 | 135,001 | 158,015 |
| 2014 | 71 | 84.5% | 92,280 | 140,120 | 161,698 |
| 2001 | 89 | 85.4% | 95,852 | 150,782 | 186,658 |
| 2000 | 147 | 86.4% | 104,322 | 139,126 | 194,734 |
| 1999 | 183 | 85.2% | 114,337 | 136,819 | 175,126 |
| 1998 | 405 | 84.7% | 119,906 | 148,831 | 194,581 |
| 1997 | 206 | 85.9% | 100,007 | 135,728 | 177,737 |
| 1996 | 87 | 86.2% | 130,064 | 152,633 | 183,628 |
How Long Does a Toyota Chaser Last?
Based on 573 Toyota Chaser vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Chaser Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Chaser MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Chaser
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.0% MOT pass rate from 92 tests
80.3% MOT pass rate from 127 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Chaser is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.0% across 92 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Chaser Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Chaser THIS CAR | 84.3% | 2,269 | 147,410 mi | 30 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Coleman Milne Norwood | 80.3% | 1,806 | 27,798 mi | 10 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Chaser outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota ChaserShould you buy a used Toyota Chaser?
The Toyota Chaser has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.3% across 2,269 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Toyota Chaser are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (25 recorded failures), fog lamp missing (19), and fog lamp not working (11). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Toyota Chaser with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Toyota Chaser owner drives around 2,719 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Chaser models stay on UK roads for around 30 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.