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S309 AJL

1998 Toyota Chaser

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

316,234 mi
Last recorded316,234 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Chaser148,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 AJL
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 316,234 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 315,564 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 315,080 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 311,515 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 298,867 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2019 285,290 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 275,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 266,839 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 101,191 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 249,119 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing on edges

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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S309 AJL is a 1998 Toyota Chaser in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S309 AJL, 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 S309 AJL registered?

S309 AJL is a 1998 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S309 AJL safe to buy?

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