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E5 KYL

1997 Toyota Chaser

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,708 mi
Last recorded98,708 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Chaser135,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 KYL
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2025 98,708 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 96,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 94,808 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 91,785 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 91,403 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Chaser?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
2,719
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
fog lamp missing 19
fog lamp not working 11
position lamp(s) not working 10
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 10
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E5 KYL is a 1997 Toyota Chaser in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Chaser models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 135,728 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Chaser fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E5 KYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Chaser typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Chaser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 KYL registered?

E5 KYL is a 1997 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is E5 KYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 KYL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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