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TOYOTA CHASER1996 · 2.5L Petrol

P491 DEP

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1996 TOYOTA CHASER? It's a Petrol with a 2500cc engine showing 39,901 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 01/10/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
2500cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted in October 2025 at 39,901 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This sustained clean record across the last five years indicates a stable mechanical condition where the vehicle has maintained its standards without the recurring failures typically seen in cars of this age. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a thirty-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 1,330 miles per year. A significant anomaly exists between the October 2021 test at 59,610 miles and the October 2022 test at 38,543 miles, suggesting a potential odometer rollback or a clerical recording error. Since 2022, the car has covered only 1,358 miles over nearly three years. This extremely low usage suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods, which often leads to specific types of degradation related to inactivity rather than mechanical wear and tear. Despite the lack of recorded advisories, a buyer must scrutinise components affected by low-mileage storage. Physical inspection should focus on perished rubber components, including split suspension bushes, degraded engine mounts, and aged tyres that may show cracking despite having deep tread. The braking system requires a check for seized calipers or rusted rotors resulting from lack of use. Furthermore, the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans must be verified for corrosion, as moisture retention can develop in stationary vehicles even if they are rarely driven.

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Free vehicle health score

85
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1996 Toyota Chaser (P491 DEP) has a recorded MOT history spanning from October 2021 to October 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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