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P438 FRS

1997 Toyota Prado

Green Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,784 mi
Last recorded85,784 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Prado152,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 FRS
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 85,784 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 85,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 85,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 65,022 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 51,683 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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P438 FRS is a 1997 Toyota Prado in Green with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P438 FRS, 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 P438 FRS registered?

P438 FRS is a 1997 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P438 FRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P438 FRS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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