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S485 JPS

1998 Toyota Aristo

Grey Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,222 mi
Last recorded119,222 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Toyota Aristo115,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 JPS
MakeToyota
ModelAristo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 119,222 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 117,689 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 114,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over sills

Fail 6 Jan 2015 114,619 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over sills

Fail 4 Dec 2013 111,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 111,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 110,396 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012
Fail 3 Jan 2012

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 92,757 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 71,399 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 71,399 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 63,349 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight bulge in outer wall of offside fromt tyre

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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S485 JPS is a 1998 Toyota Aristo in Grey with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S485 JPS, 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 S485 JPS registered?

S485 JPS is a 1998 Toyota Aristo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S485 JPS safe to buy?

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