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N289 HTE

2003 Toyota Prado

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,315 mi
Last recorded140,315 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prado140,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 HTE
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 140,315 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 140,315 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 134,379 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 129,530 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 123,903 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres getting low and worn on outer edges

hand brake needs adjusting

n/s/f tyre perished

play in steering system

Pass 2 Aug 2011 117,338 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 108,122 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 108,122 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 92,240 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,638 miles

rear brake pads getting low . rear brake discs worn . play in steering rack mounts

Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,131 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 54,650 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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N289 HTE is a 2003 Toyota Prado in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 140,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N289 HTE, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Prado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N289 HTE is a 2003 Toyota Prado, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is N289 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N289 HTE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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