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J2 XLA

1997 Toyota Chaser

White Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,016 mi
Last recorded126,016 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Chaser135,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 XLA
MakeToyota
ModelChaser
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 126,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 117,197 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2024 112,288 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 104,107 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 225,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 215,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 207,000 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 207,535 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Chaser?

Based on 2,269 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
2,719
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
fog lamp missing 19
fog lamp not working 11
position lamp(s) not working 10
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 10
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J2 XLA is a 1997 Toyota Chaser in White with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Chaser models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 135,728 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Chaser fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J2 XLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Chaser typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Chaser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J2 XLA registered?

J2 XLA is a 1997 Toyota Chaser, first registered on 9 August 1997.

Is J2 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 XLA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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