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R896 VSM

2019 Toyota Chaser

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,567 mi
Last recorded117,567 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2019 Toyota Chaser142,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 VSM
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 117,567 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2026 117,567 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 114,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 114,170 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 112,610 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 112,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed against suspension components on full lock. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed against wheel rim on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

TRC OFF & ETCS SNOW lamps illuminated

Fail 10 Apr 2024 112,553 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 108,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 101,873 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Manually operated ratchet stop (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 101,860 miles

Offside Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Manually operated ratchet stop (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 96,992 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 96,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 89,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,007 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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R896 VSM is a 2019 Toyota Chaser in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2019 Toyota Chaser models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 142,978 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 R896 VSM, 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 7 years old, this Toyota Chaser is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R896 VSM is a 2019 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 1 May 2019.

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