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J497 WRX

1998 Toyota Aristo

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,253 mi
Last recorded155,253 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Toyota Aristo115,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ497 WRX
MakeToyota
ModelAristo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 155,253 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2011 155,253 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2008 155,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

centre rear seatbelt not fitted at time of test

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 29 Sep 2007 136,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 123,532 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 121,025 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 121,021 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Aristo?

Based on 2,349 MOT tests across 380 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
3,689
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 61
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 47
fog lamp not working 36
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 34
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J497 WRX is a 1998 Toyota Aristo in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Aristo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 115,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Aristo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J497 WRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Aristo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Aristo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J497 WRX registered?

J497 WRX is a 1998 Toyota Aristo, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is J497 WRX safe to buy?

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