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S954 EBX

1998 Toyota Chaser

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,929 mi
Last recorded176,929 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Chaser148,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 EBX
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 176,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (back suspension arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 173,863 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 173,863 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 168,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 168,004 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 156,701 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 156,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 137,222 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 126,119 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 126,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components Adjustment required - incorrectly adjusted lowered and fouling tyres (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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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S954 EBX is a 1998 Toyota Chaser in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S954 EBX, 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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S954 EBX is a 1998 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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