1997 Toyota Aristo 3.0L Petrol · R685 CCY
1997 Toyota Aristo (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 163,965 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA ARISTO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R685 CCY Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 163,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R685 CCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Aristo (R685 CCY) between January 2016 and July 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
R685 CCY Mileage History
- 22/01/2016125,222 km
- 25/01/2016125,229 km+7 km
- 14/01/2017141,290 km+16,061 km
- 27/01/2018152,398 km+11,108 km
- 02/02/2019158,761 km+6,363 km
- 13/02/2020106,180 mi
- 29/06/2023160,584 km
- 29/06/2023160,584 km
- 23/07/2026163,965 mi
Average of roughly 3,690 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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