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R492 KAX

1998 Toyota Aristo

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,317 mi
Last recorded146,317 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Aristo115,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 KAX
MakeToyota
ModelAristo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 146,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 143,682 miles

Nearside Repeater flasher in NS mirror assembly has a number of defective led's but is deemed to still be functional for mot purposes.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from underside of engine assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 141,298 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 139,146 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 139,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from radiator very slightly cracked along top ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 135,224 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 87,675 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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R492 KAX is a 1998 Toyota Aristo in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R492 KAX, 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 R492 KAX registered?

R492 KAX is a 1998 Toyota Aristo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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