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R235 CCY

1997 Toyota Aristo

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,968 mi
Last recorded130,968 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Aristo118,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 CCY
MakeToyota
ModelAristo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 130,968 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 130,719 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 130,582 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 128,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2019 128,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 126,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 123,181 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2016 119,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended Rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 119,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended Rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 117,146 miles

no number plates fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2015 117,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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R235 CCY is a 1997 Toyota Aristo in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R235 CCY, 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 R235 CCY registered?

R235 CCY is a 1997 Toyota Aristo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R235 CCY safe to buy?

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