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N942 TRY

1996 Toyota Prado

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,732 mi
Last recorded92,732 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Toyota Prado145,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN942 TRY
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 92,732 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 92,732 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 91,397 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 89,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 87,067 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 84,960 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

steering rack slight play in mounting rubber all off them.

Fail 19 May 2009 84,960 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

steering rack slight play in mounting rubber all off them.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 81,674 miles

slight fluctuation offside front brale effort

steering rack mounting bush worn acceptable at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2008 81,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

slight fluctuation offside front brale effort

steering rack mounting bush worn acceptable at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2007 76,930 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

steering rack mounting bushes worn †both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 76,930 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

steering rack mounting bushes worn †both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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N942 TRY is a 1996 Toyota Prado in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N942 TRY, 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 N942 TRY registered?

N942 TRY is a 1996 Toyota Prado, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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