Toyota Chaser
From 502 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer and emissions levels exceed default limits. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 5 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 4 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 4 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 89.7% | emissions levels exceed default limits, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all Chasers tested had between 86,106 and 127,065 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 103,935 median miles, the Chaser has 0.007 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Chaser MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Chaser has a 93.2% MOT pass rate based on 502 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Chaser?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Chaser is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Chaser at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Chaser is 103,935 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 86,106 and 127,065 miles.
Buying a used Chaser?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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