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P350 VFA

1996 Toyota Prado

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

245,514 mi
Last recorded245,514 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Prado145,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP350 VFA
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 245,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2025 245,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2024 238,142 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 228,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.82 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.11 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 222,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2021 222,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 215,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 215,475 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system two pipes front to rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture two pipes front to rear have burst (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture across the axle has burst (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 207,987 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/side rear bump missing

Pass 16 Oct 2018 202,559 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 196,441 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 188,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack has slight play in rack mounting bushes

Fail 8 Oct 2016 188,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steering rack has slight play in rack mounting bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2015 178,036 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe running along offside rear axle slightly corroded in retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

offside steering rack end has slight play

steering rack has play in all 3 bushes but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 9 Oct 2015 178,036 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe running along offside rear axle slightly corroded in retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

offside steering rack end has slight play

steering rack has play in all 3 bushes but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 17 Oct 2014 169,405 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 167,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 158,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

nearside number plate light dim

tow bar electrics missing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 144,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 135,647 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion and blow

offside front wiper blade is split

Pass 21 May 2010 128,211 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 120,097 miles

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

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 May 2008 112,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 103,529 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 104,817 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 104,817 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P350 VFA is a 1996 Toyota Prado in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P350 VFA, 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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P350 VFA is a 1996 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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