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S978 BNT

1998 Toyota Chaser

White Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,458 mi
Last recorded147,458 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Chaser148,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 BNT
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 147,458 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 142,856 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 138,597 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 138,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edge (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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S978 BNT is a 1998 Toyota Chaser in White with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S978 BNT, 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 S978 BNT registered?

S978 BNT is a 1998 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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