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R937 VSM

1997 Toyota Chaser

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,110 mi
Last recorded133,110 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Chaser135,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 VSM
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 133,110 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 131,245 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 131,221 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 121,571 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 104,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,545 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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R937 VSM is a 1997 Toyota Chaser in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R937 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 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 R937 VSM registered?

R937 VSM is a 1997 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R937 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R937 VSM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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