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R227 UER

1997 Toyota Aristo

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

243,155 mi
Last recorded243,155 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Aristo118,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 UER
MakeToyota
ModelAristo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 243,155 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 242,817 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Fail 4 Apr 2014 240,623 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2013 237,699 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in rear steering rack joints

Fail 3 Oct 2013 237,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake valve locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in rear steering rack joints

Fail 2 Oct 2013 237,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

amp/sub box and speakers insecure in trunk

Pass 29 Mar 2012 224,478 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel steering not functioning

battery insecure

slight play in rear steering joints.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 224,478 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear wheel steering not functioning

battery insecure

slight play in rear steering joints.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 215,972 miles

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

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

Nearside rear passanger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 215,868 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear passanger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 208,562 miles

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

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

nearside rear door doesnt open from inside or outside

Pass 17 Sep 2008 193,546 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 193,193 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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R227 UER is a 1997 Toyota Aristo in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Aristo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 118,125 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 R227 UER, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Aristo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R227 UER is a 1997 Toyota Aristo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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