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A4 PCJ

1996 Toyota Prado

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

203,384 mi
Last recorded203,384 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Prado145,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 PCJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 203,384 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 202,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 198,499 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 193,209 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 193,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 187,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 182,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 177,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 177,484 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 170,134 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 170,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 162,068 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 162,068 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leaking from transfer box front seal

Pass 18 Oct 2016 152,214 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 152,212 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 143,294 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 137,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 137,148 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 127,010 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 127,007 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 118,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 110,580 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 110,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 101,934 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 91,602 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 91,601 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,206 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 82,206 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,717 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 49,929 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prado?

Based on 2,825 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,455
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 70
position lamp(s) not working 66
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Stop lamp not working 60
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A4 PCJ is a 1996 Toyota Prado in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 145,683 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 Prado fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 PCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prado typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Prado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A4 PCJ is a 1996 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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