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R916 NDS

1998 Toyota Chaser

White Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

212,927 mi
Last recorded212,927 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Chaser148,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 NDS
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 212,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing from flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 212,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing from flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 211,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases stud missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 211,514 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases stud missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 208,057 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 208,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 201,947 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 201,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 195,416 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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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R916 NDS is a 1998 Toyota Chaser in White with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R916 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 28 years old, this Toyota Chaser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R916 NDS registered?

R916 NDS is a 1998 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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