1996 Toyota Chaser 2.5L Petrol · C3 HSR
1996 Toyota Chaser (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 232,254 km. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CHASER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 232,254 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C3 HSR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 232,254 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C3 HSR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Toyota Chaser (C3 HSR) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
C3 HSR Odometer History
- 01/07/2023225,105 km
- 28/06/2024227,354 km+2,249 km
- 09/08/2024227,366 km+12 km
- 18/07/2025229,413 km+2,047 km
- 24/07/2026232,254 km+2,841 km
Average of roughly 2,333 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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