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R234 KDS

1998 Toyota Chaser

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,421 mi
Last recorded227,421 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Toyota Chaser148,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 KDS
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 227,421 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 218,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 206,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 206,379 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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R234 KDS is a 1998 Toyota Chaser in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R234 KDS, 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 R234 KDS registered?

R234 KDS is a 1998 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R234 KDS safe to buy?

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