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W371 RCU

2017 Toyota Chaser

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

233,070 mi
Last recorded233,070 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Toyota Chaser147,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 RCU
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 233,070 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 230,827 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Sep 2021 230,732 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

full body kit fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2020 227,982 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jul 2019 226,142 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 226,142 miles

Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 221,401 miles

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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W371 RCU is a 2017 Toyota Chaser in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2017 Toyota Chaser models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 147,833 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 W371 RCU, 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 9 years old, this Toyota Chaser is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W371 RCU registered?

W371 RCU is a 2017 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 1 April 2017.

Is W371 RCU safe to buy?

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