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P427 YGG

1997 Toyota Prado

Beige Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,258 mi
Last recorded121,258 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Prado152,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 YGG
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 121,258 miles

steering rack mountings slight play

Fail 27 Sep 2012 119,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 119,798 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 112,289 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 112,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 104,609 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 104,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 93,927 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

off side front tyre inside wall cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2009 93,927 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

off side front tyre inside wall cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2008 84,149 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 84,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 79,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 66,211 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 66,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P427 YGG is a 1997 Toyota Prado in Beige with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P427 YGG, 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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What year was P427 YGG registered?

P427 YGG is a 1997 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P427 YGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P427 YGG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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