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P325 PKE

1997 Toyota Prado

Silver Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

456,347 mi
Last recorded456,347 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Prado152,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 PKE
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 456,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 456,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 454,273 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 453,173 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 448,909 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 446,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 424,271 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 397,303 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 367,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 350,672 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 310,711 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 207,628 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 270,628 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 239,173 miles

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 9 Feb 2008 205,434 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 181,201 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 152,943 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 152,943 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

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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P325 PKE is a 1997 Toyota Prado in Silver with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 152,398 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 P325 PKE, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Prado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P325 PKE is a 1997 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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