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NH51 PLJ

2001 Toyota Chaser

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,119 mi
Last recorded211,119 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Chaser150,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH51 PLJ
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 211,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 211,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 211,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 204,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 200,145 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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NH51 PLJ is a 2001 Toyota Chaser in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Chaser models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 150,782 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 NH51 PLJ, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Chaser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NH51 PLJ registered?

NH51 PLJ is a 2001 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is NH51 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH51 PLJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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