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P726 TMX

1997 Toyota Prado

Green Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,398 mi
Last recorded152,398 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Prado152,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 TMX
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 152,398 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

slight blow on manifold

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2016 149,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2016 149,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2015 146,506 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 142,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 138,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 138,185 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 133,969 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front and rear discs

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 129,579 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 129,579 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 121,831 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 121,831 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 116,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to nearside front

rear wiper in poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2009 116,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to nearside front

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2008 107,557 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 102,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2007 102,987 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2005 91,004 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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P726 TMX is a 1997 Toyota Prado in Green with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P726 TMX, 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 P726 TMX registered?

P726 TMX is a 1997 Toyota Prado, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P726 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P726 TMX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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