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R678 XSW

1998 Toyota Chaser

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,346 mi
Last recorded165,346 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Chaser148,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 XSW
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 165,346 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 164,709 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 164,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 164,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 164,259 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 163,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 161,260 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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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R678 XSW is a 1998 Toyota Chaser in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R678 XSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R678 XSW registered?

R678 XSW is a 1998 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R678 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 XSW shows 7 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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