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R179 BCH

1998 Toyota Chaser

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,921 mi
Last recorded160,921 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Toyota Chaser148,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 BCH
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 160,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 160,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R179 BCH is a 1998 Toyota Chaser in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Chaser models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 148,831 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 R179 BCH, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Chaser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R179 BCH registered?

R179 BCH is a 1998 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 18 January 1998.

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