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R394 KDS

1997 Toyota Chaser

Purple Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,139 mi
Last recorded107,139 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Chaser135,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 KDS
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 107,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 104,103 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 98,010 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 98,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop light flashes when indicator switched on Indicator light comes on when brake applied (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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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R394 KDS is a 1997 Toyota Chaser in Purple with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R394 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 R394 KDS registered?

R394 KDS is a 1997 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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