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N491 DVM

1996 Toyota Prado

Beige Diesel 2950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,840 mi
Last recorded115,840 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Prado145,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 DVM
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,950cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 115,840 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake just met requirements

Fail 28 Oct 2025 115,840 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake just met requirements

Pass 20 Oct 2023 115,741 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 114,688 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

play in the steering rack mounts

Pass 13 Aug 2021 111,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

oil leak rear diff input seal

play at steering rack mountings

Fail 13 Aug 2021 111,936 miles

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

oil leak rear diff input seal

play at steering rack mountings

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 105,896 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake warning lamp inop

play at steering rack mountings

Fail 28 Jul 2020 105,896 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake warning lamp inop

play at steering rack mountings

Pass 6 Aug 2019 100,288 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 97,941 miles

slight movement o/s steering rack mounting

Fail 29 Aug 2018 97,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded main

slight movement o/s steering rack mounting

Pass 21 Aug 2017 95,121 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall has age cracks/splits and the tread depth is around 3mm........ 265/75 r16

Fail 18 Aug 2017 95,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre sidewall has age cracks/splits and the tread depth is around 3mm........ 265/75 r16

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 91,971 miles

Exhaust center pipe corroded.

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

Sidewall perished on O.S.F tyre.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,773 miles

Age cracks in rear tyres and O.S.F tyre.

Misting of oil on fuel tank.Fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,032 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,710 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 71,285 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 66,341 miles

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

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

osf steering rack arm slight play .

Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,262 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,699 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,583 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,305 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 49,299 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N491 DVM is a 1996 Toyota Prado in Beige with a 2,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N491 DVM, 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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N491 DVM is a 1996 Toyota Prado, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N491 DVM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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