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S201 VWJ

1998 Toyota Chaser

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

319,651 mi
Last recorded319,651 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Chaser148,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 VWJ
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 319,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 319,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 318,800 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 316,200 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 314,521 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 310,699 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 301,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 278,659 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 270,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 227,182 miles

N/s/r lower suspension arm has slight play in inner rose joint.

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damage.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 227,182 miles

N/s/r lower suspension arm has slight play in inner rose joint.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damage.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 201,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2014 201,199 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S201 VWJ is a 1998 Toyota Chaser in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S201 VWJ, 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 S201 VWJ registered?

S201 VWJ is a 1998 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S201 VWJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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