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X148 YWL

2001 Toyota Chaser

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

355,575 mi
Last recorded355,575 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Chaser150,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX148 YWL
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 355,575 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 355,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 352,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides, polish? (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 343,679 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 343,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 340,586 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 338,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slightly stretched tyres fitted to all wheels, however not deemed to be incorrectly seated

Pass 11 Oct 2021 329,216 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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X148 YWL is a 2001 Toyota Chaser in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Chaser models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 150,782 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 X148 YWL, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Chaser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X148 YWL is a 2001 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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