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KGY 342V

1979 Toyota Chaser

Beige Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,918 mi
Last recorded35,918 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGY 342V
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 34,984 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads on wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 5 Jan 2019 34,562 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 32,486 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear seat insecure

suspension lowered

Fail 11 Jan 2018 32,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear seat insecure

suspension lowered

Pass 20 Oct 2016 49,841 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both front & rear (2.4.A.2)

steering idler joint worn

Fail 18 Apr 2016 49,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

imbalance on rear brake's

wear in steering idler joint

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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KGY 342V is a 1979 Toyota Chaser in Beige with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KGY 342V, 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 47 years old, this Toyota Chaser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KGY 342V is a 1979 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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