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R947 VSM

1997 Toyota Aristo

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,929 mi
Last recorded96,929 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Aristo118,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 VSM
MakeToyota
ModelAristo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R947 VSM is a 1997 Toyota Aristo in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R947 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 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 R947 VSM registered?

R947 VSM is a 1997 Toyota Aristo, first registered on 9 November 1997.

Is R947 VSM safe to buy?

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