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R508 NDS

1997 Toyota Chaser

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,567 mi
Last recorded80,567 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Chaser135,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 NDS
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2025 80,567 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 72,713 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 69,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 60,568 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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R508 NDS is a 1997 Toyota Chaser in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R508 NDS, 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 R508 NDS registered?

R508 NDS is a 1997 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R508 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 NDS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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