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M21 TUL

1998 Toyota Aristo

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,148 mi
Last recorded125,148 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Aristo115,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 TUL
MakeToyota
ModelAristo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 125,148 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 123,627 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 123,193 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 122,734 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 120,030 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 120,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 130,273 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 129,009 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 128,815 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 128,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 127,256 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 126,105 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 124,029 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 123,027 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 122,018 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 119,136 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 119,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 116,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 113,848 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 113,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 110,970 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 109,951 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 108,636 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 108,632 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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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M21 TUL is a 1998 Toyota Aristo in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Aristo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 115,809 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 M21 TUL, 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 M21 TUL registered?

M21 TUL is a 1998 Toyota Aristo, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is M21 TUL safe to buy?

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