1998 Toyota Chaser 2.5L Petrol · R176 BCH
1998 Toyota Chaser (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 196,519 km. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CHASER
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 196,519 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R176 BCH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2023
- 196,519 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R176 BCH Odometer History
- 09/04/2022194,123 mi
- 14/06/2023196,518 km
- 15/06/2023196,519 km+1 km
Average of roughly 2,025 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R176 BCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Toyota Chaser (R176 BCH) between April 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2023 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R176 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R176BCH.
SUZUKI
BALENO
ROVER
MINI
FORD
ESCORT
FIAT
DUCATO
VAUXHALL
VECTRA
TOYOTA
HILUX
LAND ROVER
FREELANDER
BMW
R SERIES
HONDA
C90
FORD
FIESTA
MG
MGF
TOYOTA
HI-ACE
TOYOTA CHASER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1998 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.