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P133 AHO

1996 Toyota Prado

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

201,908 mi
Last recorded201,908 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Prado145,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 AHO
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 201,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Track rod end dust cover cracked

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

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

Rear chassis and tow bar rusted

Pass 16 Jul 2024 200,379 miles

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

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear chassis corroded

Rear tow bar corroded

rear parking brake cable linkage tight

Pass 25 Aug 2023 196,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Rear tow bar slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 193,322 miles

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

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Rear tow bar slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 190,270 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

tow bar corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2021 190,206 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

tow bar corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 186,836 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 186,808 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 X from centre join to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 183,045 miles

Offside Front Track rod end dust cover cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 179,312 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 179,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 174,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2017 174,351 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 167,789 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 162,111 miles

All suspension ball joint boots starting to deteriorate

Corrosion around all body mount areas

Corrosion around rear towbar mounting areas

Engine oil leaks

General corrosion to rear subframe and components

Heavy Corrosion to rear exhaust joint

Rear coil springs corroded

Some corrosion to front brake disc faces

Stone chips to front windscreen

Surface corrosion to front shock absorber bodys

Pass 14 May 2014 160,987 miles

Both front tyre carcasses deteriorating

General corrosion to rear coil springs

Light corrosion to chassis and structure

Oil leak from front differential pinion seal

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes and hose ferules

Some deterioration to suspension ball joint dust covers

Some inbalance to front brake operation

Pass 7 Jun 2013 155,243 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 144,221 miles

General corrosion to towbar

Rear brake discs and pads worn close to service limits, some scoring and corrosion to disc faces

Slight oil leak from transfer box output shaft

Some deterioration to front and rear antiroll bar link bushes

Pass 23 May 2011 130,362 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs poor condition

Fail 25 May 2010 118,841 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Some light corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 25 May 2010 118,841 miles

Some light corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 23 Jun 2009 106,858 miles

small stone chips front screen

Pass 24 Jul 2008 97,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crimp mark osr seat belt

handbrake travel

rear brake pads look low

Fail 22 Jul 2008 97,225 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crimp mark osr seat belt

handbrake travel

rear brake pads look low

Pass 25 Oct 2007 88,917 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 88,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 73,638 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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P133 AHO is a 1996 Toyota Prado in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P133 AHO, 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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P133 AHO is a 1996 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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