MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
332,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
both rear brakes binding
corrosion on rear axle and suspension
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
corrosion on rear axle and suspension
corrosion on fuel pipes
front brake balance o/s slow borderline
o/s/f brake hose splitting
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
wear n/s/r anti-roll bar link
wear in n/s/r anti roll bar link
wear in n/s/r anti-roll bar link
both front brake hoses perishing
wear in n/s/r anti roll barlink
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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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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N290 BRC is a 1996 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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