1996 Toyota Chaser 2.5L Petrol · P491 DEP

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.