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S480 LEP

1998 Toyota Aristo

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,471 mi
Last recorded61,471 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Aristo115,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS480 LEP
MakeToyota
ModelAristo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 61,471 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 61,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 60,823 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 60,351 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,000 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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S480 LEP is a 1998 Toyota Aristo in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S480 LEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S480 LEP registered?

S480 LEP is a 1998 Toyota Aristo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S480 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S480 LEP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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