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P599 BAP

1997 Toyota Chaser

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,971 mi
Last recorded3,971 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Chaser135,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 BAP
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 3,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 2,950 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 2,899 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 253,841 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 253,023 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 252,083 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 251,497 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 247,917 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 247,917 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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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P599 BAP is a 1997 Toyota Chaser in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P599 BAP, 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.

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What year was P599 BAP registered?

P599 BAP is a 1997 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P599 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P599 BAP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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