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MKU 279W

2000 Toyota Chaser

Brown Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,341 mi
Last recorded137,341 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Chaser139,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKU 279W
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year2000
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 137,341 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 137,263 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 132,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 127,338 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 123,701 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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MKU 279W is a 2000 Toyota Chaser in Brown with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Chaser models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 139,126 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 Chaser fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MKU 279W, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Chaser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MKU 279W registered?

MKU 279W is a 2000 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 12 March 2000.

Is MKU 279W safe to buy?

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