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P487 HNT

1996 Toyota Prado

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,730 mi
Last recorded113,730 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Toyota Prado145,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 HNT
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 113,730 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 110,020 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2010 106,634 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 100,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2009 100,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Upper Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 92,475 miles

condition of rear brake discs

Pass 16 May 2007 87,087 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 87,087 miles

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

condition of rear brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2006 78,255 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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P487 HNT is a 1996 Toyota Prado in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P487 HNT, 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 P487 HNT registered?

P487 HNT is a 1996 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P487 HNT safe to buy?

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