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R309 VSM

1999 Toyota Aristo

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

273,124 mi
Last recorded273,124 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Toyota Aristo106,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 VSM
MakeToyota
ModelAristo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 273,124 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 273,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

rear sections of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2022 261,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 261,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 252,237 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 247,744 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 247,735 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges strong advise

Pass 31 Jan 2019 234,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 225,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advise (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 225,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advise (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 213,234 miles

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

both front tyre wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2017 213,232 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyre wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 193,923 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

slight side wall damage nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2015 179,714 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 164,688 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 154,113 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)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2012 141,954 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 141,948 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low

Pass 7 Feb 2011 130,348 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 126,272 miles

various maarks to front screen

various suspension bushes are perishing

Fail 12 Dec 2009 126,240 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

various maarks to front screen

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2008 118,912 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 110,241 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 102,620 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 102,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Both rear floor pans dented.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 94,359 miles

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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R309 VSM is a 1999 Toyota Aristo in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Aristo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 106,309 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 R309 VSM, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Aristo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R309 VSM is a 1999 Toyota Aristo, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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