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P424 DFR

1996 Toyota Prado

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,472 mi
Last recorded97,472 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Prado145,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 DFR
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 97,472 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,982 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 87,981 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,781 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,842 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 79,842 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 74,098 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 66,555 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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P424 DFR is a 1996 Toyota Prado in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P424 DFR, 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 P424 DFR registered?

P424 DFR is a 1996 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P424 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P424 DFR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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