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N290 BRC

1996 Toyota Prado

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

332,380 mi
Last recorded332,380 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Prado145,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 BRC
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 332,380 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front propshaft rear uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fuel lines corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside inner sills/ body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear fog light switch intermittent

Pass 26 Jan 2024 328,590 miles

Front wear in front prpshaft rear u/j borderline

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion & repairs to n/s & o/s undersills

corrosion on rear brake pipe from flexi hose to load valve borderline

corrosion on rear chassis rails

handbrake travel & efforts

heavy corrosion on rear cross member borderline

Fail 26 Jan 2024 328,585 miles

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

Front wear in front prpshaft rear u/j borderline

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion & repairs to n/s & o/s undersills

corrosion on rear brake pipe from flexi hose to load valve borderline

corrosion on rear chassis rails

handbrake travel & efforts

heavy corrosion on rear cross member borderline

Pass 25 Nov 2022 322,354 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 322,324 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near & Off Side Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working Near & Off Side Front & Rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Under Body, Suspension & Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2021 315,055 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake pipe from load valve to flexible hose borderline

Fail 26 Oct 2021 315,055 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake pipe from load valve to flexible hose borderline

Pass 5 Nov 2020 306,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear of chassis corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2019 301,082 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 301,082 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 292,138 miles

both rear brakes binding

Pass 10 Nov 2017 284,171 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 270,162 miles

corrosion on rear axle and suspension

Fail 3 Nov 2016 270,162 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

corrosion on rear axle and suspension

Pass 28 Oct 2015 253,327 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 237,428 miles

corrosion on fuel pipes

front brake balance o/s slow borderline

o/s/f brake hose splitting

Pass 6 Nov 2013 223,591 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

condition of both front up-right anti roll bar link rubbers

corrosion on both rear axle brake pipes

corrosion on fuel pipes

front brake balance o/s slow BORDERLINE

Pass 22 Nov 2012 212,176 miles

wear n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 7 Nov 2011 198,784 miles

wear in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Nov 2010 185,074 miles

wear in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 20 Nov 2009 163,182 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

wear in n/s/r anti roll barlink

Pass 4 Nov 2008 136,359 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 113,610 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 113,610 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 89,562 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 78,429 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 73,757 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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N290 BRC is a 1996 Toyota Prado in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N290 BRC, 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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What year was N290 BRC registered?

N290 BRC is a 1996 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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