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R36 XBT

1997 Toyota Aristo

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,721 mi
Last recorded128,721 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Aristo118,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 XBT
MakeToyota
ModelAristo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 128,721 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lock nut split pin not secure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2008 119,747 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 119,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 105,149 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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R36 XBT is a 1997 Toyota Aristo in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R36 XBT, 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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What year was R36 XBT registered?

R36 XBT is a 1997 Toyota Aristo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R36 XBT safe to buy?

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