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R516 JTW

1997 Toyota Aristo

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,586 mi
Last recorded114,586 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Aristo118,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 JTW
MakeToyota
ModelAristo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 114,586 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 114,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

locking clip for o/s front upper and lower ball joints missing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,211 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 108,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,593 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 100,583 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 96,440 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,233 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,480 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 77,915 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 73,367 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 67,343 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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R516 JTW is a 1997 Toyota Aristo in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R516 JTW, 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 R516 JTW registered?

R516 JTW is a 1997 Toyota Aristo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R516 JTW safe to buy?

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