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R949 XSW

2001 Toyota Chaser

White Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

260,397 mi
Last recorded260,397 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Chaser150,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 XSW
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 260,397 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 164,989 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 251,422 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 239,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 239,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 225,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit x 2 replacement strongly recommended (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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R949 XSW is a 2001 Toyota Chaser in White with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Chaser models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 150,782 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 R949 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 25 years old, this Toyota Chaser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R949 XSW registered?

R949 XSW is a 2001 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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