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R342 KDS

1997 Toyota Chaser

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

233,153 mi
Last recorded233,153 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Chaser135,728 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 KDS
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2025 233,153 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 222,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 217,694 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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R342 KDS is a 1997 Toyota Chaser in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R342 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 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 R342 KDS registered?

R342 KDS is a 1997 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R342 KDS safe to buy?

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